Virginia Bush Nature Reserve

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Location| Durban, South Africa
Coordinates| 29°46′11″S 31°02′40″E﻿ / ﻿29.76984°S 31.0445293°E﻿ / -29.76984; 31.0445293
Area| 38 ha (94 acres)
Governing body| D'MOSS

Virginia Bush Nature Reserve is a 38 hectare coastal bush reserve in the suburb of Durban North, Durban, South Africa.[1] The reserve is currently under the auspices of the Durban Metropolitan Open Space System (D'MOSS).[2]

## History[edit]

Previously natural grassland,[3] the area was once used for market gardening and military purposes, but is now a demarcated municipal nature reserve.[4] The area is in the process of being proclaimed a national nature reserve.[5]

## Flora and fauna[edit]

### Birds[edit]

The following birds can be in Virginia Bush: the natal robin, bluebilled firefinch, boubou shrike, bush shrike, flycatcher, green twinspot, grey waxbill, purple crested-lourie and the whitebrowed robin.[3][6]

### Mammals[edit]

Dwarf mongoose, red and white duiker and spotted genets are known to inhabit the area.[3][6]

### Vegetation[edit]

Wild hibiscus, natal figs and milkwood trees are found in the reserve.[6] Many of the species of vegetation are alien.[3]

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Virginia Bush Nature Reserve". www.durban.gov.za. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
2. ^ Spencer, Ethekwini Municipality Communications Department, edited by Fiona Wayman, Neville Grimmet and Angela. "eThekwini Online - Conservation Home Page". www1.durban.gov.za. Retrieved 28 May 2016. `{{cite web}}`: `|first=` has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
3. ^ a b c d "Virginia Bush Nature Reserve | Durban". showme.co.za. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
4. ^ "Virginia Bush Nature Reserve | Open Green Map". www.opengreenmap.org. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
5. ^ "Nature Reserve Proclamation". www.durban.gov.za. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
6. ^ a b c "Virginia Bush Trail". Nightjar Travel. Retrieved 28 May 2016.

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Nature Reserves in eThekwini

eThekwini Municipality D'MOSS|

* Alverstone Wildlife Park
* Alfred Park Nature Reserve
* Burman Bush Nature Reserve
* Danville Park
* Durban Botanic Gardens
* Giba Gorge Nature Reserve
* Ilanda Wilds
* Illovo Estuary
* Iphithi Nature Reserve
* Madwala Wildlife Sanctuary
* Mariannwood
* New Germany Nature Reserve
* Paradise Valley Nature Reserve
* Palmiet Nature Reserve
* Pigeon Valley Park
* Roosfontein Nature Reserve
* Seaton Park
* Silverglen Nature Reserve
* Springside Nature Reserve
* St Helier Dam
* Amanzimtoti Bird Sanctuary
* Umgeni River Bird Park
* Virginia Bush Nature Reserve

Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife|

* Beachwood Mangrove Nature Reserve
* Bluff Nature Reserve
* Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve
* Krantzkloof Nature Reserve
* North Park Nature Reserve
* Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve

Privately Managed|

* Bayhead Natural Heritage Site
* Clive Cheesman Nature Reserve
* Empisini Nature Reserve
* Glenholme Nature Reserve
* Hawaan Forest
* Hazelmere Dam
* Inanda Dam
* Msinsi Nature Reserve
* Msinsi Community Conservancy
* Shongweni Dam
* Umbogavango Nature Reserve

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