Fernkloof Nature Reserve

Fernkloof Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in the Kleinrivier Mountains above Hermanus, Western Cape Province, South Africa. It is 1,800 hectares (6.9 sq mi)[1] in area and its altitude ranges from sea level to 842 metres (2,762 ft). The reserve harbours over 1300 species of plant.[1]

Fernkloof Nature Reserve
Fernkloof in August
LocationHermanus
Coordinates34°23′14.0″S 19°16′38.2″E
Area1,800 ha (4,400 acres)
Established1957

Here is a complete list, many with photos, of all plant species found in Fernkloof Nature Reserve.

The Fernkloof Nature Reserve comprises 0.002% of the area of the Cape Floral Kingdom but contains 14% of its plant species in just 18 square kilometres. More info here

References
  1. In celebration of 60 years of Fernkloof Nature Reserve and all its wonders. Marais, Di (First ed.). Hermanus. ISBN 978-0-620-75924-3. OCLC 1014122702.CS1 maint: others (link)
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