The first draft of this report was compiled by Ms Nicci Voortman of the Environment Branch. Information was sourced from:

• Durban Metropolitan Open Space System Framework Plan, Environment Branch (July 1999)
• Terrestrial Resources Sector Report of the State of Environment and Development study, Environment Branch (1996)
• Population and Housing in the Durban Metropolitan Area, Urban Strategy (1995)
• Marketing of Indigenous Medicinal Plants in South Africa : A case Study in KwaZulu-Natal : Summary of Findings, Mander, M (1999)
• Interviews with Urban Strategy and Environment Branch staff members

For more information on the Terrestrial Resource Base of the city please contact:

Manager : Environment
P.O. Box 680
Durban, 4000
KZN, RSA

Tel: +27 31 300 2527
Fax: +27 31 300 2225
robertsd@cesu.durban.gov.za

Director : Parks Department
P.O. Box 3740
Durban, 4000
KZN, RSA

Tel: +27 31 201 1303
Fax: +27 31 201 7382
dot1@prcsu.durban.gov.za

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