Mukuvisi Woodlands
Nature reserve in Harare, Zimbabwe
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Mukuvisi Woodlands is a wildlife reserve in Harare, Zimbabwe. Founded in 1980,[2] the reserve spans 263 hectares and includes trails and game-viewing platforms.[3] Species found in the reserve include zebras, giraffes, elands, wildebeests, and impalas, as well as over 300 species of birds and over 140 species of trees.[4] The reserve has also hosted events such as music festivals[5] and school trips.[6]
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 Interactive map of Mukuvisi Woodlands | |
| Location | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Coordinates | 17.8353°S 31.0885°E[1] |
| Area | 263 ha (650 acres) |
| Created | 1980 |
| Administrator | Mukuvisi Woodlands Association |
| Website | www |
Management
Mukuvisi Woodlands has been a target of poachers. Species taken illegally include tortoises[7] as well as trees, which are illicitly logged for firewood.[8]
Wetland areas of the preserve have been shrinking and are at risk due to urban development in Harare.[9]
A community of squatters, many of whom had been displaced by Operation Murambatsvina, developed in the preserve by 2018.[10]
On 8 January 2022, armed robbers attacked Mukuvisi Woodlands, stealing US$19,040 worth of cash and electronics.[11][12]