Garcia Forest Reserve
Garcia Forest Reserve is just west of Garcia’s Pass at the latitude and longitude coordinates of -34 and 21.25. To the north of the Langeberg, the mesic sandstone ridge gives way to arid sandstone slopes, which in turn connect with the Bokkeveld Shale of the Little Karoo. The Langeberg falls in the transition zone between year-round and winter-rainfall areas. In summer, the mountains trap onshore, moisture-laden, south-easterly winds and orographic rain falls. In winter, the prevailing north-westerly and south-westerly winds bring rain associated with sub-Antarctic cold fronts. Although micro-climates significantly affect local rainfall, in general, the lower slopes receive about 600 mm and the upper slopes and high peaks receive 1 400 mm of rain yearly falling mostly in spring and autumn. Snow and mist occur most years. Temperatures are moderate and range between 2.9 °C in winter and 30 °C in summer. Fishing in the river here is popular.
