Weza Forest

The Weza Forest is also known as the Weza-Ngele Forest and is situated near Harding, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This is a large Mistbelt Forest which has long been exploited for timber. The forest has been fragmented and reduced in size over many decades.

Biodiversity

It is an important site for the endangered Cape parrot (Poicephalus robustus robustus).[1] A species of Dwarf Chameleon lives here which is related to, or conspecific with the black-headed dwarf chameleon. The Critically Endangered pink velvet worm (Opisthopatus roseus) is only known to occur in Weza Forest.[2][3]

References
  1. http://www.sabirding.co.za/birdspot/040332.asp
  2. Hamer, M. 2003. Opisthopatus roseus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 5 August 2007.
  3. Hoffman, L.C.; Ferreria, A.V. (2000-01-01). "pH decline of the M. longissimus thoracis of night-cropped Grey Duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia)". South African Journal of Animal Science. 30 (1). doi:10.4314/sajas.v30i1.3868. ISSN 2221-4062.

Bibliography
  • Pooley, E. 1993. The Complete Field Guide to Trees of Natal, Zululand and Transkei, - ISBN 0-620-17697-0.
  • Tolley, K. and Burger, M. 2007. Chameleons of Southern Africa. ISBN 978-1-77007-375-3.

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