The entire river-mouth area is owned by De Beers Consolidated Diamond Mines and the mining settlement of Kleinsee is situated at the rivermouth. (Ref 1)
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BUFFELS RIVER ESTUARY: Land and Estuary Uses |
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The entire river-mouth area is owned by De Beers Consolidated Diamond Mines and the mining settlement of Kleinsee is situated at the rivermouth. (Ref 1) |
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Large scale open cast mining for alluvial diamonds takes place around the mouth area of the river, as well as in the surf-zone along the coast. (Ref 1) |
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Golf and beach recreation, diving, fishing,etc in the vicinity of the rivermouth. (Ref 1) |
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Bird watching in the reed beds and pans at the mouth by some residents of Kleinsee. (Ref 1) |
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