Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve

Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve

Map of KwaZulu-Natal

Location Durban, South Africa
Coordinates 29°54′26″S 30°56′03″E / 29.9071758°S 30.9340303°E / -29.9071758; 30.9340303Coordinates: 29°54′26″S 30°56′03″E / 29.9071758°S 30.9340303°E / -29.9071758; 30.9340303
Area 253 ha (630 acres)
Established 1963
Governing body Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife
http://www.kznwildlife.com/beachwood-mangrove-overview.html

Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve is a 253 hectare protected area in the suburb of Yellowwood Park, Durban, South Africa.[1] The park was proclaimed in 1963, after land was donated by Mr Kenneth Stainbank for its purpose.[1] The reserve is managed by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife.

Flora and Fauna

The park contains many real yellowwood trees,[2] for which the surrounding suburb is named. The park has coastal forest and natural grassland which is habitat to the following animals:[1]

Facilities and Trails

There are 13 kilometres of nature walks, as well as a 10 kilometre mountain bike trail in the park.[3] There is also a wheelchair-friendly trial in the reserve.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 JayWay. "KZN Wildlife - Kenneth Stainbank". www.kznwildlife.com. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
  2. 1 2 "Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve | Open Green Map". www.opengreenmap.org. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
  3. "Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
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