Thohoyandou National Botanical Garden

The Thohoyandou National Botanical Garden is located in the north-east of Limpopo province, South Africa. The garden is the 11th national botanical garden and principally hosts endemic plants from the Soutpansberg region.

Thohoyandou National Botanical Garden
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TypeBotanical garden
Coordinates22°57′45″S 30°27′54″E / 22.96250°S 30.46500°E / -22.96250; 30.46500
Area83.05 ha
Designated5 November 2021; 2 years ago (2021-11-05)
Administered bySouth African National Biodiversity Institute
WebsiteThohoyandou - SANBI
Thohoyandou National Botanical Garden is located in Limpopo
Thohoyandou National Botanical Garden
Thohoyandou National Botanical Garden (Limpopo)

History

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In 1986, the Venda government established the garden. In 2017, it was transferred to SANBI, and made a national botanical garden in 2021.[1][2]

Biodiversity

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Vegetation

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An endemic forest consisting of Acacia and Ficus dominates the hilly Soutpansberg landscape.[1]

Birds

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The garden hosts a number of species of birds:[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Founding of the garden - SANBI". 28 June 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Minister Creecy launches the Thohoyandou National Botanical Garden on International Day for Biological Diversity in Limpopo | Department of Environmental Affairs". www.dffe.gov.za. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
  3. ^ Blocq, Andrew de. "Soutpansberg - Thohoyandou National Botanical Gardens". GoBirding. Archived from the original on 14 March 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
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