Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area

Coordinates: 33°59′49″S 18°29′04″E / 33.997°S 18.4844°E / -33.997; 18.4844
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Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area
Map showing the location of Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area
Map showing the location of Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area
Map of Cape Town
LocationCape Town, South Africa
Coordinates33°59′49″S 18°29′04″E / 33.997°S 18.4844°E / -33.997; 18.4844
Area52 ha (130 acres)
Established1985; 39 years ago (1985)

Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area is a 52-hectare (130-acre) nature reserve, situated in the centre of Kenilworth Racecourse, in Cape Town, South Africa. Due to its location, it has been left undisturbed for more than 100 years, making it now the best preserved patch of “Cape Flats Sand Fynbos” in the world.[1]

The reserve contains indigenous

Microbatrachella capensis
) along with other small but healthy populations of mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds.

Invasive alien vegetation is a severe problem, especially Port Jackson willow (Acacia saligna) and domestic garden escapees.[2][3]

See also

References

  1. ^ http://www.krca.co.za
  2. ^ "City of Cape Town Nature Reserves. Free Booklet" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-11-22.
  3. ^ "Flora of the Western Cape".