| Palmiet Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
  Map of KwaZulu-Natal | |
| Location | Westville, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 29°49′14″S 30°55′53″E / 29.820423°S 30.9314459°E |
| Area | 90 ha (220 acres) |
| Established | 1972 |
| Governing body | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Website | https://palmiet.durban/ |
Palmiet Nature Reserve is located in Westville, a town located ten kilometres from Durban, South Africa. The reserve is made up of a wide variety of natural habitats ranging from forests to grassland.[1] Hundreds of bird species have been recorded[2] and the tree list is extensive. There are a number of self-guided trails that include river crossings.[3] The diversity seen in the Palmiet Nature Reserve has been extensively threatened by human activity and invasive species, leading to the need for more pronounced guidelines on how to protect and reserve the area.[4]
Igwalagwala Cliff, found in the reserve, is a site of archaeological significance as it has evidence of prehistoric human habitation.[3]
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- ^ Herman B. (August 2012). "Palmiet Nature Reserve Birds". Palmiet Nature Reserve. Archived from the original on 29 July 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- ^ a b "Palmiet Nature Reserve". SA-Venues.com. Archived from the original on 2016-06-27. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
- ^ "Palmiet Nature Reserve". www.palmiet.za.net. Retrieved 2021-05-09.