Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment

Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment
Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve   Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment
Location	From Rustenburg to Pretoria
Nearest city	Rustenburg
Coordinates	25.808°S 27.594°E / -25.808; 27.594
Area	34,355.86 ha (84,895.2 acres)
Established	4 May 1994 (1994-05-04)
Governing body	North West Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
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Overview of the environment

The Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment is one of two core zones found within the Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve along the Magaliesberg mountain range in South Africa, from Rusternberg to Pretoria.[1][2][3]

The Kgaswane Mountain Reserve Ramsar site is situated on its upper edges. The Hartbeespoort Dam Nature Reserve cuts across near its eastern side, with the Wonderboom Nature Reserve situated at the eastern edge.[4][5]

History

The process to protect the area began in the 1960s. In 1977, it was declared a Natural Area. In 2009, the total current area of 34,355.86 ha (84,895.2 acres) was declared a Protected Environment.[2] The entirety of the Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment, excluding Kgaswane Mountain Reserve, is privately owned.[2][6]

See also

• List of protected areas of South Africa

References

1. "Gazetted Name: Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment" (PDF).
2. "FORMAL PROTECTED AREAS - Magaliesberg Biosphere". 11 September 2019. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
3. "MCSA Johannesburg – Conservation". mcsajohannesburg.org. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
4. "Protected Areas Register". dffeportal.environment.gov.za. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
5. "Magaliesberg Biosphere".
6. "Conservation: MCSA Properties; Magaliesberg & Johannesburg Sections". mcsamagalies.co.za. Retrieved 26 May 2022.