Boosmansbos Wilderness Area
| Boosmansbos Wilderness Area | |
|---|---|
Western Cape Province, South Africa | |
| Nearest city | Heidelberg |
| Coordinates | 33°55′S 20°52′E / 33.917°S 20.867°E |
| Area | 142 km2 (55 sq mi) |
Cape Floral Region Protected Areas | |
| Criteria | Natural: (ix), (x) |
| Reference | 1007bis |
| Inscription | 2004 (28th Session) |
| Extensions | 2015 |
  Boosmansbos Wilderness Area (Western Cape) | |
The Boosmansbos Wilderness Area of 142 km2 (55 sq mi) is situated 20 km (12 mi) north of
The elevation reaches 1,637 m (5,371 ft) at Grootberg peak, located at the centre of the wilderness area. The tributaries of the Duiwenhoks River, which drain its southern slopes, tumble along precipitous gorges to 200 m (660 ft) above sea level on the southern perimeter. In the southwest the wilderness area encloses the Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve of 250 ha (620 acres), the most western natural forest in South Africa.
The wilderness area conserves mountain
The area receives rain in any month of the year, although mid summer and mid winter are the driest, when hot
See also
- Protected areas of South Africa
- South African National Parks
References
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