Draft:Ruwa Scout Park

Ruwa Scout Park
Ruwa Scout Park
Location	Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe
Nearest town	Ruwa

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Ruwa Scout Park is a park located 2 km (1.2 miles) from Ruwa, Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe.

History

The park was acquired in 1933 and has been used for scouting and camping purposes since.^[1] In 1959, the Central African Jamboree was held there.^[2]

Flora

The park has 34 plant species residing in it, which include Cussonia arborea, Ficus burkei, and Thunbergia alata.^[3]

References

^ Ferris, N. S. (1956). Know Your Rhodesia and Know Nyasaland: 300 Selections from the Rhodesia Herald. Rhodeisian Printing and Publishing Company.
^ "1959 – Central African Jamboree - Rhodesian Study Circle". 2016-06-30. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
^ "Flora of Zimbabwe: Utilities: Location search results: Ruwa Scout Park". www.zimbabweflora.co.zw. Retrieved 2024-03-01.

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[1] Ferris, N. S. (1956). Know Your Rhodesia and Know Nyasaland: 300 Selections from the Rhodesia Herald. Rhodeisian Printing and Publishing Company.

[2] "1959 – Central African Jamboree - Rhodesian Study Circle". 2016-06-30. Retrieved 2024-03-01.

[3] "Flora of Zimbabwe: Utilities: Location search results: Ruwa Scout Park". www.zimbabweflora.co.zw. Retrieved 2024-03-01.

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