List of nature reserves in eThekwini
eThekwini Municipality
The following reserves and parks are managed by the eThekwini Municipality, with some forming part of the Durban Metropolitan Open Space System (D'MOSS):[1][2]
Central region
West region
- Alverstone Wildlife Park
- Alfred Park
- Giba Gorge Nature Reserve
- Iphithi Nature Reserve (in partnership with Gillits Conservancy)
- Madwala Wildlife Sanctuary
- Mariannwood
- New Germany Nature Reserve
- Palmiet Nature Reserve
- Paradise Valley
- Roosfontein
- Springside
- St Helier Dam
South region
- Amanzimtoti Bird Sanctuary
- Ilanda Wilds
- Illovo Estuary
- Silverglen
North region
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, the provincial conservation authority in KwaZulu-Natal province, manages the following nature reserves within the bounds of the eThekwini Municipality:
- Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve
- Bluff Nature Reserve
- Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve
- Krantzkloof Nature Reserve
- North Park Nature Reserve
- Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve
Msinsi Holdings
Msinsi Holdings, a subsidiary of water utility Umgeni Water, manages the following resource reserves in eThekwini:[3]
- Hazelmere Dam
- Inanda Dam
- Shongweni Dam
National Ports Authority
The National Ports Authority of South Africa manages the following nature reserve:[2]
WESSA
WESSA (the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa), manages the following reserves, in some cases in partnership with other organisations:[2]
- Clive Cheeseman Nature Reserve
- Empisini Nature Reserve
- Glenholme Nature Reserve (in partnership with the SPCA)
- Hawaan Forest Nature Reserve (in partnership with Tongaat-Hulett)
- Msinsi Nature Reserve (in partnership with the University of KwaZulu-Natal)
References
- ↑ "Parks and Nature Reserves". www.durban.gov.za. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
- 1 2 3 LAB Biodiversity Report. Durban, South Africa: EThekwini Municipality. 2007.
- ↑ "ABOUT - Msinsi Resorts and Game Reserves". Retrieved 2016-07-07.
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