This reserve protects a section of
Hangklip Sand Fynbos as well as the
indigenous Cape wetlands of the
Silvermine River. It was rehabilitated due to local flooding problems, and the original indigenous species are being reintroduced, replacing the problematic alien vegetation that is being cleared.
This area is a breeding ground for a great many amphibians, including the
endangeredWestern Leopard Toad, the
Arum Lily Frog, the
Cape River Frog and the
Clicking Stream Frog. Other species such as the
Cape Platanna seem to be locally
extinct. There are several small mammal species here too, such as porcupine, otter, grysbock and mongoose. About 50 bird species have been recorded here, though some are no longer seen in the area.
Alien vegetation is still a threat, as is the excessive proliferation of the indigenous
Bulrush (Typha) which is caused by unnatural quantities of minerals and nutrients being washed into the wetland from urban storm water.[1]
This reserve protects a section of
Hangklip Sand Fynbos as well as the
indigenous Cape wetlands of the
Silvermine River. It was rehabilitated due to local flooding problems, and the original indigenous species are being reintroduced, replacing the problematic alien vegetation that is being cleared.
This area is a breeding ground for a great many amphibians, including the
endangeredWestern Leopard Toad, the
Arum Lily Frog, the
Cape River Frog and the
Clicking Stream Frog. Other species such as the
Cape Platanna seem to be locally
extinct. There are several small mammal species here too, such as porcupine, otter, grysbock and mongoose. About 50 bird species have been recorded here, though some are no longer seen in the area.
Alien vegetation is still a threat, as is the excessive proliferation of the indigenous
Bulrush (Typha) which is caused by unnatural quantities of minerals and nutrients being washed into the wetland from urban storm water.[1]