Thomas Baines Nature Reserve
Nature reserve in Eastern Cape, South Africa, near Grahamstown / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thomas Baines Nature Reserve is a 1,005-hectare (2,480-acre) nature reserve in the Eastern Cape, South Africa that is managed by Eastern Cape Parks. It was created as a municipal reserve in 1961 and upgraded to a provincial reserve in 1980.[3] It is named after the artist and explorer Thomas Baines who recorded the region's flora and fauna.[4]
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Map of Eastern Cape | |
Location | Eastern Cape, South Africa |
Nearest city | Grahamstown |
Coordinates | 33.3910°S 26.487°E / -33.3910; 26.487[1] |
Area | 1,005 ha (2,480 acres) |
Established | 1961; 63 years ago (1961) |
Administered by | Eastern Cape Parks |
Website | visiteasterncape |
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The northern shore of the Settlers Dam forms the southern boundary of the reserve.