Coppename Monding Nature Reserve
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]
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
- ^ a b c d e Ouboter 2001, p. 2.
- ^ a b c d "Coppenamemonding Nature Reserve". Ramsar.org. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Coppenamemonding". Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ a b c Ouboter 2001, p. 8.
Bibliography
- Ouboter, Paul E. (2001). "Directory of protected areas of Suriname". IBER.