The Cycad Nature Reserve is a small reserve near Bathurst for the purpose of conserving the critically endangered cycad Encephalartos latifrons.

[1] Near the reserve is the Waters Meeting Nature Reserve and Buffalo Kloof Protected Environment.

[2] Part of the Kariega River runs down the western and southern part of the reserve.

[2] In 1976, 43.60 ha of land was proclaimed for the conservation of the endangered Encephalartos latifrons.

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