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]
| Coppename Monding Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
 Estuary of the Coppename River | |
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| Location | Saramacca District, Suriname |
| Nearest city | Boskamp |
| Coordinates | 5°55′N 55°43′W |
| Area | 120 km2 (46 sq mi)[1] |
| Established | 1961 |
| Governing body | Stinasu |
| Official name | Coppenamemonding Nature Reserve |
| Designated | 22 July 1985 |
| Reference no. | 304[2] |
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 (Stichting Natuurbehoud Suriname).[4]
Accessibility
The reserve is a restricted area, and can be accessed by boat from the village of Boskamp.[4]
References
- Ouboter 2001, p. 2.
- "Coppenamemonding Nature Reserve". Ramsar.org. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- "Coppenamemonding". Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- Ouboter 2001, p. 8.
Bibliography
- Ouboter, Paul E. (2001). "Directory of protected areas of Suriname". IBER.