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MGENI ESTUARY: Land and Estuary Uses |
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Residential |
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Agricultural |
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1978 (Ref.1): Sugar, fodder crops, tropical fruits, beef and cattle farming are the main agricultural activities in the catchment. |
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Industrial |
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Recreation |
| 1978 (Ref.1): "The Mgeni estuary is a popular recreational centre used for angling, bait collection and the occasional water sport event (such as the Mgeni raft race and the ‘Duzi canoe marathon. Sand mining may feature as a use to which the estuary is put in the future)" | |
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Conservation |
| 1978 (Ref.1): "The estuary also functions as a means for effluent and storm-water disposal". | |
| 1978 (Ref.1): The Beachwood nature reserve serves as a scientific and educational facility and nature trails through the swamp are planned". |
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