Bracken Nature Reserve
![산림/자연지역: 자연 발생적인 동식물등의 보호구역, 국립공원, 기타 다른 공원들 그리고 국립 삼림/숲. 자연발생적인 지역의 남용을 막기위해서 대정원을 포함하는 삼림/숲의 중요성의 균형을 유지함. 이 아이콘은 관리 되어지고 있는 사유지에 이용할 수 있음.
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![야생동물 서식지
: 동,식물을 위한 원시 환경은 그들을 지탱함. 원시자연환경 또는 큰 동물들과 다른 야생동물들이 발견되는 공원 보호구역과 같은 곳이 대표적임.
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![자연림/자생식물: 그 지역 원산지 식물군, 종종 아주 오래된 나무의 숲, 가보 또는 토착종으로 불림. 토착종은 열대지방 수입품보다 적은 물과 보살핌이 더 요구되고 보통 새, 벌, 나비보다 더 매력적이며, 균형이 잡혀 조화안에서 삶의 순환을 도와줌. 원예사, 영속농업자 또는 원예학자 또는 이 아이콘에 대한 정보센터, 모든 사람들이 확인하고 야생식물을 위한 관심을 도와줄 수 있음. 자연림/자생식물](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_75.gif)
![매립지: 쓰레기와 흙이 함께 층을 이루며 매립되는 곳. 메탄 가스 측정 시스템을 사용하여 메탄 가스의 양을 제한하는 것이 권장된다. 매립가능량에 도달하거나 매립지로서 더 이상 이용되지 않는 경우 친환경적인 조경이 이루어지기도 한다.
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: 장애인을 위한 접근가능 경사로, 철로, 엘리베이터 그리고 다른 시설들. 이 아이콘과 함께 자연 산책로와 공원 답사 장려(또한 유모차와 마켓 카트 사용에 유용함). 휠체어 접근가능](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_36.gif)
![조류/야생동물 관찰지: 동물을 야생에서 관찰할 수 있는 곳. 공식적으로 인정/승인되거나 지역적으로 알려진 곳은 관찰하는데 위험이 없고, 관찰할 수 있는 종에 대한 세부사항/정보사항 가이드라인/지침서와 함께 동반됨. 세심한 주의가 필요한 동물들의 보금자리/둥지 지역이나 멸종 서식지는 그들을/동물을 보호하는데 도움을 주는 기관이나 야생동물센터로 이르게/향하게 표시해서는 안됨.
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개요
This 36 hectare reserve consists mainly of the critically endangered Swartland granite renosterveld and Cape Flats sand fynbos vegetation types, which in general are poorly conserved.
In the 1700s the hill overlooking Brackenfell was known as Kanonkop due to the cannon that was stationed there. It was used to signal the farmers of ships arriving in the harbour to which they could sell their produce. A granite quarry was located on the hill between 1950 and the early 1970s after which it was closed down and turned into a landfill site. Bracken Nature Reserve was later earmarked as a core botanical site.
In 2013 a ‘6 pounder’ cannon was donated to Bracken by Tygerberg Nature Reserve. Visitors are encouraged to visit the site and learn more of its history.
Perdekop is a small satellite nature reserve situated along Kruin Street and is not normally open to the public, except on special occasions. This area needs special protection and is a delight to visit. Feel free to contact management for authorised access.
To date more than 10 endemic and threatened plant species have been confirmed at Bracken Nature Reserve. Some of these include Lachenalia aloides, Lampranthus glaucus (endangered) and Orbea variegata. In spring, the reserve is usually covered with a beautiful blanket of Dimorphotheca pluvialis, commonly referred to as ‘Cape daisies’, as well as other spring flowers, such as the rooi gousblom (Gazania krebsiana), Felicia filifolia and the groot disseldoring (Berkheya armata). To date more than 300 plant species have been recorded.
The nature reserve also supports a great diversity of wildlife. Regularly sighted are the red-capped lark, black-shouldered kite, peregrine falcon, southern double-collared sunbird and many more.
Other mammal species found in the reserve include the small grey mongoose and a myriad of rodents. Large mammals consist of a small population of Cape grysbok (Raphicerus melanotis), small spotted genet (Genetta genetta) and polecat (Ictonyx stiatus) that has recently been added to the list. Reptile species include the Cape dwarf chameleon, parrot-beaked tortoise (endemic to the Western Cape), Cape golden skink, Cape cobra and mole snake.
The reserve also supports a variety of insect and amphibian species such as the vulnerable Cape sand frog and the critically endangered Cape rain frog.
ADDRESS: 2 Reservoir Road, Brackenfell (GPS -33.878326 S, 18.708431 E)
OPENING HOURS: 07:30-16:00 (daily)
ENTRANCE FEE: None
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Taxi
ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES: Picnic areas, walking trails, birdwatching, wheelchair-friendly trail. Please note: This reserve has a “no-bin policy” and all visitors must take their rubbish home with them - please don't litter.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: Brackenfell Environmental Education Centre (booking essential)
FRIENDS GROUPS: The Friends of Bracken and CREW (Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wild Flowers) arrange walks, birdwatching, plant surveys and alien clearing. www.brackenfell.org/bnr
(The Perdekop Section is also part of this nature reserve)
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