KwaZulu–Cape coastal forest mosaic
| KwaZulu-Cape coastal forest mosaic | |
|---|---|
Maputaland-Pondoland bushland and thickets | |
| Geography | |
| Area | 17,870 km2 (6,900 sq mi) |
| Country | South Africa |
| Coordinates | 30°24′S 30°32′E / 30.4°S 30.53°E |
| Conservation | |
| Conservation status | Critical/endangered |
| Protected | 9% |
The Kwazulu-Cape coastal forest mosaic is a subtropical moist broadleaf forest ecoregion of South Africa. It covers an area of 17,800 square kilometers (6,900 sq mi) in South Africa's Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.[1][2][3][4]
Limits
The Kwazulu-Cape coastal forest mosaic occupies the humid coastal strip between the
Climate
The ecoregion has a seasonally-moist subtropical climate. Rainfall ranges from 1500 mm to 900 mm per year. The northern portion is generally receives more rainfall, typically in the summer months, while the southern portion receives most of its rainfall in the winter months, which is typical of the
Flora
The ecoregion comprises a mosaic of different plant communities, including coastal belt forest, sand forest, dune forest, short, dry forests known as Alexandria forest, grasslands, palm woodlands, and thorn scrublands. Forests are typically made up of evergreen trees, interspersed with dry-season semi-deciduous and deciduous trees.[1]
Protected areas
Approximately 9% of the ecoregion is in protected areas. Protected areas include
See also
- Coastal forests of eastern Africa – Tropical moist forest region in Africa
- Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests – Habitat type defined by the World Wide Fund for Nature
References
- ^ a b c d e "Southern Africa: Eastern shore of South Africa". WWF. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
- ^ "Map of Ecoregions 2017". Resolve. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ^ "Kwazulu-Cape coastal forest mosaic". Digital Observatory for Protected Areas. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ^ "Kwazulu-Cape coastal forest mosaic". The Encyclopedia of Earth. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ^ "Getting to know KwaZulu-Natal (KZN)". Province of Kwazulu-Natal. Archived from the original on 6 October 2015. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
External links
- "KwaZulu-Cape coastal forest mosaic". Terrestrial Ecoregions. World Wildlife Fund.
