Durban Metropolitan Open Space System Explained

The Durban Metropolitan Open Space System (D'MOSS) is a system of green corridors in the city of Durban, South Africa. Implemented in 1982, the system links a number of significant conservation sites and nature reserves, allowing a path for the free movement of fauna and flora.^[1]

D'MOSS is managed by the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, the metropolitan body that oversees the greater Durban area. As of 2015, the system represents one-third of the eThekwini Municipal Area, at 74 500 hectares.^[2] The objective of the project is the conservation of natural areas, while providing recreation facilities for the public.

D'MOSS manages a number of nature reserves and parks in the Ethekwini Metropolitan boundaries:

• Burman Bush Nature Reserve
• Danville Park
• Pigeon Valley Park
• Seaton Park
• Silverglen Nature Reserve
• Virginia Bush Nature Reserve

References

1. News: What is D'MOSS?. Crouch. Tanza. October 2002. Durban Natural Science Museum. Palmnut Post. 2. 5.
2. Book: Govender, Natasha. Durban: State of Biodiversity Report: 2014/2015. eThekwini Municipality. 2016. Durban, South Africa.