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Can You Walk Your Dog in the Knysna Forest?

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A subscriber asked me if she was allowed to take her dog to a picnic area in the forest which made me wonder if there were any places in the Knysna Forest where dog lovers could go? Unfortunately, not. Nandi from SANParks kindly responded to me by saying that the National Forest Act doesn’t allow walking dogs in the forest at all. She pointed out that citizens are free to walk their dogs along the estuary edge (provided they are on a leash) and also at the old airfield next … Read the full article…

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Dog Rules & Blue Flag Beaches

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Two of Knysna’s favourite beaches, Buffalo Bay and Brenton-on-Sea, once again received Blue Flag status for the upcoming holiday season. While dogs will still be allowed to enjoy the beaches, their movements will be more restricted to comply with international Blue Flag requirements. Knysna Municipal Manager Lauren Waring explained that provisions for Blue Flag beaches were very strict and included that no dogs were allowed in the designated bathing areas during the peak holiday periods from 1 December 2012 to 31 January 2013. “However, to accommodate dog owners and still … Read the full article…

The truth may be bitter but sharing it is sweet!

Dog Rules & Blue Flag Beaches

Mike Hampton Posted on by

Two of Knysna’s favourite beaches, Buffalo Bay and Brenton-on-Sea, once again received Blue Flag status for the upcoming holiday season. While dogs will still be allowed to enjoy the beaches, their movements will be more restricted to comply with international Blue Flag requirements. Knysna Municipal Manager Lauren Waring explained that provisions for Blue Flag beaches were very strict and included that no dogs were allowed in the designated bathing areas during the peak holiday periods from 1 December 2012 to 31 January 2013. “However, to accommodate dog owners and still … Read the full article…

The truth may be bitter but sharing it is sweet!

Knysna’s Rules of Summer

Mike Hampton Posted on by

It’s party time in Knysna, and we want you to be safe at all times! To this end, the Knysna Municipality has taken several measures to ensure the safety of its residents and holiday makers during the upcoming summer holiday season. DO: Do enjoy the beaches and public amenities. Do respect the property and privacy of homeowners in the areas where you party. DON’T: Don’t drink alcohol and drive. Don’t drink alcohol on beaches and at public amenities. WE WILL: Place lifeguards at beaches. Have extra fire fighters on duty. … Read the full article…

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