Quenera Nature Reserve

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Quenera Nature Reserve
Map
TypeNature Reserve
Nearest cityEast London, Eastern Cape
Coordinates32°57′39″S 27°57′05″E / 32.9606966°S 27.9515243°E / -32.9606966; 27.9515243Coordinates: 32°57′39″S 27°57′05″E / 32.9606966°S 27.9515243°E / -32.9606966; 27.9515243
Area80.79 ha
Established18 November 1988
Administered byEastern Cape Parks

The Quenera Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in the Wild Coast region of the Eastern Cape.[1] It is situated on the last bend of the Quenera River,[2] covering the estuary before joining with the Amathole Offshore Marine Protected Area.

History

This 80.79 ha reserve was created in 1988 along with the Nahoon Nature Reserve for the conservation of the region's fauna and flora.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Protected Areas Register". dffeportal.environment.gov.za. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Beautiful, charming, unspoiled Bonza Bay".
  3. ^ "Quenera Nature Reserve" (PDF).