Palmiet Nature Reserve

Palmiet Nature Reserve
Map of KwaZulu-Natal
Location	Durban, South Africa
Coordinates	29°49′14″S 30°55′53″E / 29.820423°S 30.9314459°E / -29.820423; 30.9314459Coordinates: 29°49′14″S 30°55′53″E / 29.820423°S 30.9314459°E / -29.820423; 30.9314459
Area	90 ha (220 acres)
Established	1972
Governing body	Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality

Palmiet Nature Reserve is located in Westville, a town located ten kilometres from Durban, South Africa. The reserve is made up of a wide variety of natural habitats ranging from forests to grassland.^[1] Hundreds of bird species have been recorded^[2] and the tree list is extensive. There are a number of self-guided trails that include river crossings.^[3]

Igwalagwala Cliff, found in the reserve, is a site of archaeological significance as it has evidence of prehistoric human habitation.^[3]

References

↑ "Palmiet Nature Reserve | Durban". showme.co.za. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
↑ http://www.palmiet.za.net/birds.htm
1 2 "Palmiet Nature Reserve". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 2016-07-07.

External links

Coordinates: 29°49′47.5″S 30°55′55″E / 29.829861°S 30.93194°E / -29.829861; 30.93194

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