Learn why city’s D’MOSS spaces are integral
Richard Boon’s presentation will focus on the importance and history of the Durban Metropolitan Open Space System
BE sure to catch the illustrated presentation – a repeat of the highly-recommended talk to the UKZN Durban Alumni Association – by Richard Boon, manager of the biodiversity planning, environmental planning and climate protection department at eThekwini Municipality at Durban’s Botanic Gardens.
Boon’s talk will take place on Monday, 29 January at 5.30pm for 6pm.
The Durban Metropolitan Open Space System (D’MOSS) is a system of open spaces within the municipality.
It incorporates 74,000ha of land and water, including areas of high biodiversity value, linked together in a viable network of open spaces.
Examples include nature reserves such as Paradise Valley, Burman Bush and Kenneth Stainbank Reserve, and large rural landscapes in the upper catchments and riverine and coastal corridors. Some areas of privately-owned land are also included in D’MOSS.
Boon’s presentation will focus on the importance and history of the D’MOSS spaces, opening the public’s eyes to the integral roles these spaces play within eThekwini. All are welcome. The talk will be held at the Durban Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre in John Zikhali Road (formerly Sydenham).
Entrance including teas is R30 for members of BotSoc, R40 for non-members, while students pay R20. Proceeds go to branch projects. There is no need to book.
For enquiries, email botsoc-kzn@mweb.co.za or call 031-201-5111 or 071-869-3693.
