Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve | Farm Grootvaderbosch, Heidelberg, Heidelberg, 1438, Western Cape

The land on which the forest lies was originally called Melkhoutskraal, and was assigned to Roelof Oelofse in 1723. He was known as the âGroot Vader', a title subsequent owners inherited. The adjoining Boosmansbos Wilderness area was proclaimed in 1978 and Grootvadersbosch was placed under the management of CapeNature in 1986