Fernkloof Nature Reserve

Fernkloof Nature Reserve
Fernkloof in August
Location Hermanus
Coordinates 34°23′14.0″S 19°16′38.2″E / 34.387222°S 19.277278°E / -34.387222; 19.277278Coordinates: 34°23′14.0″S 19°16′38.2″E / 34.387222°S 19.277278°E / -34.387222; 19.277278
Area 1,800 ha (4,400 acres)
Established 1957

Fernkloof Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in the Kleinrivier Mountains above Hermanus, Western Cape Province, South Africa. It is 1,800 hectares (6.9 sq mi) in area and its altitude ranges from sea level to 842 metres (2,762 ft). The reserve harbours a great number of fynbos species.

Here is a complete list, many with photos, all species found in the Fernkloof Reserve.

The Fernkloof Nature Reserve comprises 0.002% of the Cape Floral Kingdom but contains 18% of its plants in just 18 square kilometres. More info here

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