Weza Forest
The Weza Forest is also known as the Weza-Ngele Forest and is situated near Harding, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This is a large Mistbelt Forest which has long been exploited for timber. The forest has been fragmented and reduced in size over many decades.
Biodiversity[edit]
It is an important site for the endangered Cape parrot (Poicephalus robustus robustus).[1] A species of Dwarf Chameleon lives here which is related to, or conspecific with the black-headed dwarf chameleon. The Critically Endangered pink velvet worm (Opisthopatus roseus) is only known to occur in Weza Forest.[2][3]
References[edit]
- ^ "WEZA FOREST". www.sabirding.co.za. Archived from the original on 2000-08-24.
- ^ Hamer, M. 2003. Opisthopatus roseus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 5 August 2007.
- ^ Hoffman, L.C.; Ferreria, A.V. (2000-01-01). "pH decline of the M. longissimus thoracis of night-cropped Grey Duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia)". South African Journal of Animal Science. 30 (1). doi:10.4314/sajas.v30i1.3868. ISSN 2221-4062.
Bibliography[edit]
- Pooley, E. 1993. The Complete Field Guide to Trees of Natal, Zululand and Transkei, - ISBN 0-620-17697-0.
- Tolley, K. and Burger, M. 2007. Chameleons of Southern Africa. ISBN 978-1-77007-375-3.
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