Blaauwberg Nature Reserve Awarded Green Coast Status For The Fifth Time

The City of Cape Towns Blaauwberg Nature Reserve received South Africas first Green Coast status in 2018 and has since been awarded annually in recognition of the Citys dedication to maintaining the unique flora and fauna along its coastline, Cape town Etc reports.

The Green Coast Status complements the International Blue Flag programme by allowing communities to manage coastal places other than traditionally established swimming beaches in a sustainable manner.

The City of Cape Towns Blaauwberg Nature Reserve covers roughly 2 000 hectares of beautiful coastline terrain as well as inland koppies and flats. It is home to critically endangered vegetation and has a seven-kilometre coastline.

The Blaauwberg Hill in the natural reserve is one of the few places in the world from which you can see two designated World Heritage Sites, Table Mountain and Robben Island.

The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa WESSA, the national implementer of the Green Coast Programme, presented official Green Coast Status to the Citys Environmental Management Department for the fifth time at a special ceremony held at the Two Oceans Aquarium yesterday, October 28, 2024.