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WEST AFRICAN POWER POOL (WAPP) PÖYRY ENERGY LTD.
Mount Coffee HPP ESIA and RAP 2012-09-18
ESIA Report Page 86
Table 12-2: Wetlands of international importance
No Wetlands Type Region Surface area Coordinates
1 Gbedin Inland swamp Nimba 25 ha 07°16’N, 008°48’W
2 Kpatawee Inland riverine Bong 835 ha 07°07’N, 009°38’W
3 Lake Piso Costal lacustrine Singe 76’091 ha 06°45’N, 011°13’W
4 Marshall Inland riverine Margibi 12’168 ha 06°08N, 010°22’W
5 Mesurado Coastal Montserrado 6’706 ha 06°18’N, 010°45’W
6 Lake Sheperd Coastal Maryland 18’000 ha
7 Bafu Bay Coastal Sinoe 11’900 ha
8 Cestos- Sankwehn Inland riverine Sinoe 15’000
Source: NBSAP 2004, UNEP 2007
The following map shows the protected areas as well as the areas of high biodiversity.
The Mt. Coffee HPP is not located in, or near a protected area or a biodiversity priority
site. The closest site is the Mesurado Wetland, which is located near the estuary of St
Paul river.
12.2 Conclusions
Mt. Coffee HPP
Figure 12-1: Biodiversity priority sites and national protected areas
Source: UNEP, 2004, Desk Study on the Environment in Liberia
Since the Project will not affect any of the protected areas, no mitigation measures are
needed.