Uploaded on 2015-12-15 by malogan

![GOOGLE VIEW OF KNR][1] **PROVISIONING SERVICES** As a nature reserve, nothing may be removed from the KNR. It has a stream flowing through it, the Bloubosspruit (the blue bush stream), which enters the reserve from the suburb of mondeor, flows through a fairly deep gully it has carved out for itself and is filtered through a wetland portion before exiting the reserve. Medicinal Resources - while no plants may be removed or tampered with, the KNR serves as a protective environment for several medicinal plants, such as artemisia species and hypoxis hemerocallis (african potato) ![african potato-hypoxis hemerocallis][2] **REGULATING SERVICES** The 680 hectares of grasslands, treed hills and valleys assist both in CARBON SEQUESTRATION and STORAGE and in improving local climate and air quality - the KNR is a large green lung surrounded by suburbia, with further wetlands and unspoilt vegetation to the south which is steadily being encroached upon. **HABITAT SERVICES** This is a vibrant and healthy habitat that provides refuge to numerous bird, reptile and mammal species (excluding some introduced game species). The KNR is host to Johannesburg's only breeding black (Verreaux's) eagle pair and porcupine, rabbit and rhebuck are only some of the mammal species. There are several ecosystems that support different species, ranging from montane grasslands and woods to wetlands FAUNA COUNT mammals - approx 30 species birds - over 200 species, both resident and migrants reptiles - 18 species BOTANICAL WEALTH South AFrica is very species-rich botanically and this is shown in the KNR, which hosts over 650 plant species, including 70 grass species and over 60 shrub and tree species. **CULTURAL SERVICES** TOURISM The KNR is free to all, and is a tourist attraction. While there is no charge to enter the Reserve, clearly restaurants and shops near the reserve benefit from visitors spending. There is an information centre adjoining the reserve, as well as a recreational centre, whose focus is directed towards the local community. RECREATION there are over 20km of hiking trails and there are also riding trails. Organised walks focussing on birdlife, animal life, history and archaeology are conducted regularly. ![KNR map showing trails][3] SENSE OF PLACE This is both an archaeological and historical site - at one stage it was planned to build a large dam here to provide Johannesburg with a water supply. Fortunately the Vaal Dam was chosen instead. [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14501991129904881.png [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1450199211953002.png [3]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14501993351249064.png