Coppename Monding Nature Reserve

Nature reserve in Suriname
5°55′N 55°43′W / 5.917°N 55.717°W / 5.917; -55.717Area120 km2 (46 sq mi)[1]Established1961Governing bodyStinasu
Ramsar Wetland
Official nameCoppenamemonding Nature ReserveDesignated22 July 1985Reference no.304[2]

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

  1. ^ a b c d e Ouboter 2001, p. 2.
  2. ^ a b c d "Coppenamemonding Nature Reserve". Ramsar.org. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Coppenamemonding". Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  4. ^ a b c Ouboter 2001, p. 8.

Bibliography

  • Ouboter, Paul E. (2001). "Directory of protected areas of Suriname". IBER.