St. Lucia System
St. Lucia System
- Pays:
- Afrique du Sud
- Numéro du site:
- 345
- Superficie:
- 155,500.0 ha
- Date d'inscription:
- 02-10-1986
- Coordonnées:
- 27°55'29"S 32°29'45"E
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St. Lucia System. 02/10/86; Kwazulu/Natal; 155,500 ha; 28°04'S 032°28'E. Added to the Montreux Record, 4 July 1990, removed from the Record, 11 March 1996. Wetland Park, State Forest Reserve. Coastal wetlands system associated with Lake St. Lucia and consisting of several principal habitat types. Supports the largest estuarine prawn nursery area in South Africa. An important migratory bird staging area, feeding ground for flamingos, and spawning and nursery area for many of the 82 species of fish supported. It is also a breeding area for crocodiles. Large mammals include hippopotamus and black rhino. Human activities have included cattle grazing, slash and burn cultivation, and the planting of Pinus elliottii. The site is an important recreational area offering many facilities and activities. The site was threatened by large-scale mining for heavy metals but spared. Subject of a Ramsar Advisory Mission in 1992. A case study is available. Ramsar site no. 345. Most recent RIS information: 1998.
Région administrative:
Kwazulu Natal
Global international designation:
- Bien du patrimoine mondial
Inscription légale nationale:
- wetland park
Date de dernière publication:
01-01-1998
Fiche descriptive Ramsar (FDR)
- ZA345RIS.pdf
- ZA345map.pdf
Carte du site
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