Umtiza Nature Reserve Explained

Umtiza Nature Reserve
Iucn Category:IV
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Area Ref:World Database on Protected Areas
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Type:Forest Nature Reserve
Status:Open all year
Hiking Trails:Three
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The Umtiza Nature Reserve is one of two forest nature reserves in the greater East London Coast Nature Reserve.[2] It is named after Umtiza listeriana, a rare and protected legume found within the reserve. The Buffalo River borders the northern part of the reserve, and includes the remaining Umtiza Forest on the southern banks of the river.[3] The Buffalo Pass traverses the entirety of the reserve and the surrounding Controlled Forest Area.

History

The Fort Grey State forest which is found south of the current reserve, was proclaimed a protected forest prior to the Union of South Africa.[4] In 2020, an area of 1858.48ha surrounding the reserve, which include the Grey Dell and Fort Grey forest areas, and private farmland, were declared a Controlled Forest Area to prevent deforestation and rehabilitate the remaining Umtiza Forest.

Biodiversity

A variety of wildlife is found within the reserve.

Birds

There are 30-40 bird species in the reserve,[5] including:

Mammals

Samango monkeys along with bushbuck, common duiker, blue duiker, tree dassies and porcupines can be found in the reserve.[6]

Vegetation

The reserve is one of the last refuges of the vulnerable Umtiza listeriana.[7]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Protected Area Profile for Umtiza Nature Reserve. World Database on Protected Areas. UNEP-WCMC. 2021. 2022-08-24. dmy-all.
  2. Web site: FOREST NATURE RESERVE - Gazetted Name: Umtiza Nature Reserve . 17 May 2022 . 17 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220517123127/https://portal.environment.gov.za/PortalDownloads/PACA_Gazettes/PA/FNR/Umtiza_FNR.pdf . live .
  3. Web site: Umtiza Forest Reserve, Eastern Cape . 2022-05-14 . www.sa-venues.com . 6 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210506214314/https://www.sa-venues.com/game-reserves/umtiza-forest-reserve.php . live .
  4. Book: Creecy, Barbara Dallas . Declaration on the intention to declare the Grey Dell and Fort Grey forests areas as a Controlled Forest Area . . 2020 . 5-8 . en-ZA . 14 May 2022 . 28 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211228231250/https://www.dffe.gov.za/sites/default/files/gazetted_notices/nfa_greydellfortgreycontrolled_forestareadeclaration_g43992gon1340.pdf . live .
  5. Web site: Hiking the Umtiza Forest Reserve, East London . 14 May 2022 . 23 January 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180123004000/https://showme.co.za/east-london/tourism/hiking-the-umtiza-forest-reserve-east-london/ . live .
  6. Web site: Tourism . Buffalo City . 2020-06-23 . Discover: Umtiza Nature Reserve . 2022-05-14 . Buffalo City Tourism . en . 13 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210413203017/https://www.buffalocitytourism.co.za/post/discover-umtiza-nature-reserve . live .
  7. Web site: Threatened Species Programme SANBI Red List of South African Plants . 2022-05-14 . redlist.sanbi.org . 14 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211214034129/http://redlist.sanbi.org/species.php?species=423-1 . live .

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