East London Coast Nature Reserve

East London Coast Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of East London Coast Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of East London Coast Nature Reserve
Location in the Eastern Cape
LocationIndian Ocean shore
Nearest cityEast London
Coordinates32°58′43″S 27°57′28″E / 32.97861°S 27.95778°E / -32.97861; 27.95778
Area3,424 Ha
Governing bodyEastern Cape Parks

East London Coast Nature Reserve is a protected area in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa that is managed by Eastern Cape Parks.[1] It covers an area of 3,424 hectares and incorporates 12 smaller nature reserves and protected areas.[2]

The main reasons for its existence are the preservation of the region's biodiversity, protection of natural vegetation and management of extraterrestrial vegetation.[3]

  1. ^ "East London Coast Nature Reserve". Archived from the original on 21 April 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
  2. ^ "East London Coast Nature Reserve, East London Information | WhereToStay.co.za". www.wheretostay.co.za. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  3. ^ "East London Coast Nature Reserve, Eastern Cape". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 14 October 2020.