Bunga Forest Botanical Reserve
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The Bunga Forest Botanical Reserve conserves mist-forest along the southern slopes of the Bvumba Mountains in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe. It is the largest conserved area in the Bvumba highlands,[2] and can be accessed from various points along the circuitous Burma Valley Road.[3] The forest was logged for timber up to the mid 20th century.
| Bunga Forest Botanical Reserve | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)[1] | |
Spiny tree ferns (Cyathea manniana) in Bunga Forest | |
  location of Bunga Forest Botanical Reserve in Zimbabwe | |
| Coordinates | 19°07′59″S 32°45′09″E |
| Area | 4.95 km2 (1.91 sq mi) |
| Designation | Botanical reserve |
| Designated | 1975 |
Flora
Syzygium guineense predominates the primary forest, and Dracaena fragrans is common in its shaded undershrub. Pioneer plants include Aphloia theiformis, Macaranga mellifera and Maesa lanceolata.[2] Albizia gummifera and A. schimperiana dominate the lower slopes and western rain shadow. Bracken-briar on the forest verges is populated by Pteridium aquilinum, Smilax anceps, Buddleja salviifolia, besides Vangueria and Vernonia species.[2]
Fauna
Marshall's pygmy chameleon is present, as is several range-restricted birds, including Swynnerton's robin, Stripe-cheeked greenbul, Chirinda apalis and White-tailed crested-flycatcher.