BLYDE RIVER: Overview

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The Blyde River is a major contributor to the Olifants River in terms of volume and quality of water. In fact many ecologists feel that if it were not for the Blyde River little or no water would reach Mozambique via the Olifants River in times of drought. The Blyde River is classified as one of the few 'A' rivers in the country, which means that it is considered to be close to a 'pristine' river. It also contributes 65% of the fish diversity in the Biosphere Reserve. (Ref 1)
"The Blyde River meanders through the Drakensberg and enters the Lowveld before its confluence with the Olifants River. The riverbed is characterized by an abundance of big rocks, stones and pebbles. The riparian zone alternates between narrow zones close to the stream and broad zones with sandbanks and floodplains. The floodplains are elevated in relation to the riverbed." (www.csir.co.za/rhp/state_of_rivers/state_of_crocsabieolif_01/olif_eco_5.05.html)
"The Blyde River is classified as one of the few 'A' rivers in the country, which means that it is considered to be close to a 'pristine' river. It also contributes 65% of the fish diversity in the Biosphere Reserve." (www.kruger2canyons.co.za/hydrology.htm)
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Ref 1: Department of Water Affairs and Forestry, South Africa. 2004. Olifants Water Management Area: Internal Strategic Perspective. Prepared by GMKS, Tlou and Matji and WMB on behalf of the Directorate: National Water Resource Planning. DWAF Report No P WMA 04/000/00/0304 .
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