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Dosso Reserve, Nature reserve in Dallol Bosso valley, Niger.

The reserve covers 3,065 square kilometers of varied landscapes including grasslands, shrublands, and savanna ecosystems near the Niger River valley.

Established in 1962, the Dosso Reserve emerged as a crucial protected area classified under IUCN type IV for habitat and species management.

Local communities near the reserve maintain traditional practices while adhering to regulations that limit woodcutting and preserve natural resources.

Remote sensing and ground-based monitoring systems track vegetation changes across the reserve, providing data for conservation management decisions.

The reserve marks the southern endpoint of migration routes for West African giraffes, which travel north to Kouré during rainy seasons.

Location: Dosso Region

GPS coordinates: 12.59972,2.60000

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:09

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