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New nature reserve declared in the Soutpansberg mountains

By Staff Reporter • 23 January 2025
New nature reserve declared in the Soutpansberg mountains

The Western Soutpansberg Nature Reserve (WSNR), covering 14 properties (eight landowners) and spanning over 11 607 hectares of critical biodiversity, was officially declared on 17 January 2025. The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) drove the formati...

The Western Soutpansberg Nature Reserve (WSNR), covering 14 properties (eight landowners) and spanning over 11 607 hectares of critical biodiversity, was officially declared on 17 January 2025. The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) drove the formation of the WSNR, and this brand-new reserve in the Soutpansberg encompasses a Centre of Endemism, a recognised Key Biodiversity Area, a Strategic Groundwater Source Area, and an expansive Critical Biodiversity Area 1 and 2 in the Limpopo Conservation ...

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