Kaw-Roura Marshes National Nature Reserve
Kaw-Roura Marshes National Nature Reserve, National nature reserve in Régina and Roura, French Guiana
The Kaw-Roura Marshes is a large protected area featuring mangrove forests, savannas, and tropical rainforests positioned between the Atlantic coast and Amazonian jungle. The reserve contains diverse wetland and forest ecosystems that support multiple wildlife species across its landscape.
The area gained recognition as an internationally important Ramsar site in 1993 and received its protected status in 1998. This designation stemmed from its role as a critical habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife species.
The village of Kaw preserves local ways of life through community markets and gatherings where visitors can observe daily practices and traditions. Life here revolves around the natural rhythms of the wetlands and waterways, with residents sharing their knowledge of the environment.
Access to the reserve requires traveling by boat from Kaw village, with the approach involving lengthy forest roads from the main city. Visitors should prepare for wet conditions and bring suitable gear for extended water travel.
The reserve is home to cattle herds descended from Brahman breeds that navigate flooded savannas during rainy seasons. These swimming animals represent an unusual adaptation to the seasonal flooding patterns of the wetlands.
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