Quenera Nature Reserve
The Quenera Nature Reserve is a protected area in the Wild Coast region of the Eastern Cape.[1] It is situated on the last bend of the Quenera River,[2] covering the estuary before joining with the Amathole Marine Protected Area, and by extension, the Amathole Offshore Marine Protected Area.
Quenera Nature Reserve | |
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Nearest city | East London, Eastern Cape |
Coordinates | 32°57′39″S 27°57′05″E |
Area | 80.79 ha |
Established | November 18, 1988 |
Administrator | Eastern Cape Parks |
Quenera Nature Reserve (Eastern Cape) Quenera Nature Reserve (South Africa) |
History
This 80.79 ha reserve was created in 1988 along with the Nahoon Nature Reserve for the conservation of the region's fauna and flora.[3]
References
- "Protected Areas Register". dffeportal.environment.gov.za. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
- "Beautiful, charming, unspoiled Bonza Bay".
- "Quenera Nature Reserve" (PDF).
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