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P-all consultants Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V. PESIA Weg naar Zee 2D Seismic 2012 Results The flora of the Western Wayambo Swamp is presented and discussed in the Environmental Impact Statement for the Western Wayambo Swamp (see E2 CANADA & GOLDER. 2000, ANNEX A). There, a total number of 161 species was recorded. Based on studies of coastal areas like in the Wia-Wia Nature Reserve (Lindeman, 1953; Sterringa, 1971; Pons, 1972; and Julen, 1974), all species recorded in the Western Wayambo Swamp seem to be rather common as this is the case elsewhere in the coastal area. Due to the instable coastline (caused by factors such as water fluctuations, salt intrusion, grass and peat fires), unique, rare or endangered flora species are also not expected to be found in the Western Wayambo swamp. At a national level, many plant species in the coastal area are confined to the narrow brackish water zone, a zone that is covering only 1% of the Surinamese land area. Goods and services from the flora Plants provide useful products for man and food for animal species, including game species (bush meat), pets (mainly birds) and food fish. 4.3.3 FAUNA Fauna is defined as a list of animal species, present in a certain area, in this case the Eastern Wayambo Swamp. During every fieldtrip, observations were made on fauna. The most visible species were birds. Most observations were made in the vicinity of the sampling area on 22 August 2012, during the time of sampling, but the observations made on the earlier fieldtrips are also listed in Annex 4. Canada & Golder, 2000 have reported a number of species observed in the Western Wayambo Swamp (see table 7). There is little reason to assume that the list of animal species in the eastern Wayambo Swamp will be different from the list of Canada & Golder of the western Wayambo Swamp. Results The lists of mammals, birds, herpetofauna and fishes of the Western Wayambo Swamp are presented in the Environmental Impact Statement for the Western Wayambo Swamp (see E2 CANADA & GOLDER. 2000, ANNEX B). A summary of these numbers is given in Table 8. 50
P-all consultants Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V. PESIA Weg naar Zee 2D Seismic 2012 Table 8: Observed species richness within the Wayambo Swamp Area (E2 Canada & Golder, 2000) study area Group of organisms Observed Vascular plants 161 Mammals 53 Birds 96 Reptiles and Amphibians 13 Fish 28 4.3.3.1 Mammals In Suriname, the mammalian fauna of the coastal zone has never been systematically inventoried. Although no mammals have been observed during field trips it is expected that the 53 species mentioned in table 8 can be found in the Weg naar Zee area. 4.3.3.2 Birds The mudflats and the mangrove zone between the Coppename and the Suriname River (including the present study area) are important feeding and nesting grounds for residential coastal birds and the most important feeding grounds for migratory birds from the north (including from Canada). The inland swamps are also important feeding grounds for rare and vulnerable resident birds. The following facts are noteworthy: • The mangrove zone between the Coppename and the Suriname River is listed on the Ramsar List (1985) as a "Wetland of International Importance, especially as Waterfowl Habitat" • According to Scott and Carbonell (1988), the mangrove zone between the Coppename and the Suriname River is the living area of 12 "Waterfowl species of International Importance" among which are the scarlet ibis, 3 heron species, 5 species of shore birds, the black skimmer (Rynchops niger), the common tern (Sterna hirundo), and the rufous crab-eating hawk (Buteogallus aequinoctialis). • In the freshwater swamps between the Coppename and Suriname River mouths, the least bittern (Ixobrychus exilis), a rather rare bittern from freshwater swamps, is very common. 4.3.3.3 Herpetofauna According to Ouboter, herpetologist and contributor to the Tambaredjo Baseline Study (IBT, 1999), the number of reptiles and amphibians in the Tambaredjo Swamp is limited (n = 13) and no rare or endangered species are found in that area. During their nesting season, spectacled caimans (Caiman crocodylus) may become aggressive. Anacondas (Eunectes murinus) may become very large in the inaccessible parts of the Wayambo Swamp. It is also noteworthy to mention that on the ridges, especially in the Weg naar Zee area, 51
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