Fernkloof Nature Reserve Explained

Fernkloof Nature Reserve
Map:South Africa Western Cape
Location:Hermanus
Coordinates:-34.3872°N 19.2773°W
Area:1800ha
Established:1957

Fernkloof Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in the Kleinrivier Mountains above Hermanus, Western Cape Province, South Africa. It is 1800ha[1] in area and its altitude ranges from sea level to 842m (2,762feet).The reserve harbours over 1300 species of plant.

Here is a complete list, many with photos, of all plant species found in Fernkloof Nature Reserve.

The Fernkloof Nature Reserve comprises 0.002% of the area of the Cape Floral Kingdom but contains 14% of its plant species in just 18 square kilometres. More info here

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Notes and References

  1. Book: In celebration of 60 years of Fernkloof Nature Reserve and all its wonders. Marais, Di. 978-0-620-75924-3. First. Hermanus. 1014122702.