Great Fish River Nature Reserve

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Great Fish River Nature Reserve
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Great Fish River Nature Reserve
Location in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Location Eastern Cape, South Africa
Nearest city Grahamstown
Coordinates 32°57′46″S26°50′32″E / 32.96278°S 26.84222°E / -32.96278; 26.84222
Area45,000 Ha
Established1994;30 years ago (1994)
Governing body Eastern Cape Parks
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Great Fish River Nature Reserve (Eastern Cape)

Great Fish River Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa that is managed by Eastern Cape Parks. [1] The park has a total area of 45,000 ha, and has been operational since 1994. It comprises three historical nature reserves that have been combined into a single reserve:

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The reserves are linked by a circular route, and the Great Fish River runs through the park.

The elevation of the reserve varies from 95 meters to 561 meters above sea level, characterized predominantly by sharp cliffs descending into river valleys and fragmented ridges between basins. The majority of the reserve is composed of the Great Fish subtropical thicket. [2]

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References

  1. "Overview: The Great Fish River Nature Reserve". Archived from the original on 19 February 2009. Retrieved 14 February 2009.
  2. "The Landscape of the Great Fish River, South Africa". www.nature-reserve.co.za. Retrieved 1 March 2024.