Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment

Protected Environment within the Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve in South Africa From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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The Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment is one of two core zones found within the Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve along the Magaliesberg mountain range in South Africa, from Rusternberg to Pretoria.[1][2][3]

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  Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve
  Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment
LocationFrom Rustenburg to Pretoria
Nearest cityRustenburg
Coordinates25.808°S 27.594°E / -25.808; 27.594
Area34,355.86 ha (84,895.2 acres)
Established4 May 1994 (1994-05-04)
Governing bodyNorth West Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
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Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment (North West (South African province))
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Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment (South Africa)
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Overview of the environment

The Kgaswane Mountain Reserve Ramsar site is situated on its upper edges. The Hartbeespoort Dam Nature Reserve cuts across near its eastern side, with the Wonderboom Nature Reserve situated at the eastern edge.[4][5]

History

The process to protect the area began in the 1960s. In 1977, it was declared a Natural Area. In 2009, the total current area of 34,355.86 ha (84,895.2 acres) was declared a Protected Environment.[2] The entirety of the Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment, excluding Kgaswane Mountain Reserve, is privately owned.[2][6]

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