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Quenera Nature Reserve

Coordinates: 32°57′39″S 27°57′05″E / 32.9606966°S 27.9515243°E / -32.9606966; 27.9515243
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Quenera Nature Reserve
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Nearest cityEast London, Eastern Cape
Coordinates32°57′39″S 27°57′05″E / 32.9606966°S 27.9515243°E / -32.9606966; 27.9515243
Area80.79 ha
EstablishedNovember 18, 1988; 36 years ago (1988-11-18)
AdministratorEastern Cape Parks
Quenera Nature Reserve is located in Eastern Cape
Quenera Nature Reserve
Quenera Nature Reserve (Eastern Cape)
Quenera Nature Reserve is located in South Africa
Quenera Nature Reserve
Quenera Nature Reserve (South Africa)

The Quenera Nature Reserve is a protected area in the Wild Coast region of the Eastern Cape in South Africa.[1] It is situated on the last bend of the Quenera River,[2] covering the estuary before joining with the Amathole Marine Protected Area, and by extension, the Amathole Offshore Marine Protected Area.

History

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This 80.79 ha reserve was created in 1988 along with the Nahoon Nature Reserve for the conservation of the region's fauna and flora.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Protected Areas Register". dffeportal.environment.gov.za. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Beautiful, charming, unspoiled Bonza Bay".
  3. ^ "Quenera Nature Reserve" (PDF).