Cycad Nature Reserve

The Cycad Nature Reserve is a small reserve near Bathurst for the purpose of conserving the critically endangered cycad Encephalartos latifrons.^[1] Near the reserve is the Waters Meeting Nature Reserve and Buffalo Kloof Protected Environment.^[2] Part of the Kariega River runs down the western and southern part of the reserve.^[2]

Cycad Nature Reserve
Type	Nature Reserve
Nearest city	Bathurst
Coordinates	33°29′48″S 26°38′18″E
Area	43.60 ha
Established	10 December 1976

Encephalartos latifrons found in the reserve

History

In 1976, 43.60 ha of land was proclaimed for the conservation of the endangered Encephalartos latifrons.^[3]

See also

• South Africa portal

• List of protected areas of South Africa
• Modjadji Nature Reserve – Cycad nature reserve in Limpopo

References

1. "Protected Areas Register". dffeportal.environment.gov.za. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
2. "Cycad Nature Reserve" (PDF).
3. "Predicting the distribution of Encephalartos latifrons, a critically endangered cycad in South Africa" (PDF).