Conservation Significance Ilanda Wilds
the large celtis mildbraedii @ ilanda wilds
ilanda wilds declared area of conservation significance kzn wildlife in 1990s, , certificate issued in respect. area has high biodiversity , many habitat types such small area.
ilanda wilds site of southern-most natural specimen of natal white stinkwood (celtis mildbraedii). species of tree uncommon , @ 1 stage classified rarest tree species in south africa. tree @ ilanda wilds miraculously survived mining operations , large specimen when reserve proclaimed, , may on 100 years old. ilanda wilds contains around 120 species of trees , shrubs, including 2 large fluted milkwoods.
the reserve important wintering site endangered spotted ground-thrush (zoothera guttata), , provides habitat blackheaded dwarf chameleon (bradypodion melanocephalum), endemic kwazulu-natal. cape clawless otters resident in ilanda wilds.
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