Modderfontein Reserve opens to the public

The Endangered Wildlife Trust has been appointed by Heartland to manage the Modderfontein Reserve, which has just opened to the public.

“We hope that members of the public will take advantage of this beautiful reserve and support the development of further conservation spaces within urban and industrialised centres,” said Luke Strugnell, the EWT’s Urban Conservation Manager.

Strugnell said various fauna and flora studies were being conducted to record animal and plant species in the reserve and a monitoring system was being implemented that would allow the EWT team to record changes at fixed points throughout the reserve over time.

Mammals on the site include small buck such as Steenbok, as well as Black-backed jackals. A bat survey has been carried out and studies are on-going. Fish eagles and Long-crested eagles are among the bird life in the reserve.

The community will have access to the reserve at a cost of R30 per adult and R15 for children and pensioners. An annual fee option will also be available to those who want to access it regularly. Walking and cycling trails are in the process of being marked, and information will be available on these shortly.

For more information, visit www.modderfonteinreserve.co.za.