Thomas Baines Nature Reserve
| Thomas Baines Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
  Map of Eastern Cape | |
| Location | Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Nearest city | Grahamstown |
| Coordinates | 33°23′28″S 26°29′13″E / 33.391°S 26.487°ECoordinates: 33°23′28″S 26°29′13″E / 33.391°S 26.487°E[1] |
| Area | 1,005 ha (2,480 acres) |
| Established | 1961 |
| http://www.ecparks.co.za/parks-reserves/thomas-baines/ | |
Thomas Baines Nature Reserve is a 1,005-hectare (2,480-acre) nature reserve in Eastern Cape, South Africa that is managed by Eastern Cape Parks. It was created as a municipal reserve in 1961 and upgraded to a provincial reserve in 1980.[2]
The northern shore of the Settlers Dam forms the southern boundary of the reserve.
Fauna: African buffalo, Chacma baboon, Common eland, Greater kudu, Oribi.[3]
Activities: Game drives, canoeing, camping, bird watching, sailing, bass fishing, environmental education, hiking.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Thomas Baines Provincial Nature Reserve". protectedplanet.net.
- ↑ "Integrated Reserve Management Plan - Thomas Baines Nature Reserve" (PDF). Eastern Cape Parks Board. 22 February 2010. Retrieved 17 June 2012.
- 1 2 "Thomas Baines Nature Reserve". Eastern Cape Parks.
External links
- Thomas Baines Nature Reserve Eastern Cape Parks
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