World Heritage Identification Number: 1017
World Heritage since: 2000
Category: Natural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇸🇷 Suriname
Continent: Americas
UNESCO World Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
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Exploring the Biodiversity Haven: Central Suriname Nature Reserve
The Central Suriname Nature Reserve (CSNR) stands as a testament to the richness and resilience of the Earth's natural wonders, nestled within the heart of Suriname. Established in 2000, this expansive nature reserve spans over 1.6 million hectares, making it one of the largest protected areas in South America.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
The Central Suriname Nature Reserve comprises 1.6 million ha of primary tropical forest of west-central Suriname. It protects the upper watershed of the Coppename River and the headwaters of the Lucie, Oost, Zuid, Saramaccz, and Gran Rio rivers and covers a range of topography and ecosystems of notable conservation value due to its pristine state. Its montane and lowland forests contain a high diversity of plant life with more than 5,000 vascular plant species collected to date. The Reserve's animals are typical of the region and include the jaguar, giant armadillo, giant river otter, tapir, sloths, eight species of primates and 400 bird species such as harpy eagle, Guiana cock-of-the-rock, and scarlet macaw.
UNESCO Justification of the World Heritage Site
Criteria (ix) and (x): The site encompasses significant vertical relief, topography and soil conditions that have resulted in a variety of ecosystems. This ecosystem variation allows organisms within these ecosystems to move in response to disturbance, adapt to change and maintain gene flow between populations. The site’s size, undisturbed state (in general a rare condition in Amazonian forest parks) and protection of the entire Coppename watershed, will allow long-term functioning of the ecosystem. The site contains a high diversity of plant and animal species, many of which are endemic to the Guyana Shield and are globally threatened.
Encyclopedia Record: Central Suriname Nature Reserve
The Central Suriname Nature Reserve is a conservation unit in Suriname. It preserves an area of tropical rainforest. The reserve is in pristine condition.Additional Site Details
Area: 1,600,000 hectares
(x) — Contains most important habitats for biodiversity
Coordinates: 4 , -56.5
