Coppename_Monding_Nature_Reserve

Coppename Monding Nature Reserve

Coppename Monding Nature Reserve

Nature reserve in Suriname

The Coppename Monding Nature Reserve (Dutch: Natuurreservaat Coppenamemonding) is a protected area and nature reserve in Suriname. The reserve is located near the mouth of the Coppename River.[1] The reserve measures 12,000 hectares,[2] and has been a protected area since 1961.[1]

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This wetlands area is an important habitat for breeding birds, and attracts herons, scarlet ibises, and semipalmated sandpipers.[2] Almost 400,000 birds were counted during a survey in 2004.[3] The reserve has been placed on the Ramsar list of wetlands of international importance on 22 July 1985.[2]

Overview

The estuary of the Coppename River was listed on the Police Penal Code of 1915 as an area of special interest.[1] In 1953, it became a game sanctuary, and in 1961, it became a protected area under the Nature Preservation Law.[1]

Coppename Monding consists of mangrove forests and mudflats, and is important for waterfowls and migratory birds.[4] It consists of about 50 kilometres of coast. The southern part of the reserve contains grass swamps.[3] The reserve is managed by Stinasu [nl] (Stichting Natuurbehoud Suriname).[4]

Accessibility

The reserve is a restricted area, and can be accessed by boat from the village of Boskamp.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    Ouboter 2001, p. 2.
  2. [2]
    "Coppenamemonding Nature Reserve". Ramsar.org. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  3. [3]
    "Coppenamemonding". Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  4. [4]
    Ouboter 2001, p. 8.

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