List of protected areas of French Guiana
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There are several protected areas of French Guiana, an overseas region and department of France located in South America. The largest protected area is the Guiana Amazonian Park which covers 20,300 square kilometres (7,800 sq mi). As of 2020, 52% of the land territory is protected, and contains one national park, one regional nature reserve, six national nature reserves, two wilderness areas,
French Guiana
French Guiana [a] is an overseas department and region of France located on the northern coast of South America in the Guianas and the West Indies. Bordered by Suriname to the west and Brazil to the east and south, French Guiana covers
Map of the Permanent Forest Estate in French Guiana
Such areas include disturbed areas in the floodplains of lakes and rivers, along the coast, near roads and settlements, and in the secondary forests of French Guiana, where the forest height...
THREATS TO WILDLIFE
The tropical rainforests of the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana) are home to an impressive array of wildlife. The Guianas as part of the Guiana Shield Eco-region, unique for its richness in biodiversity, is home to many
Global Change Biology | Environmental Change Journal
We analysed a 66-year chronosequence of the aboveground and belowground biomass and soil carbon stock of mangroves in French Guiana, and we found that in the year after forest establishment on newly formed mud
Voltalia turns on 10.6MWh battery storage in French
French renewable energy company Voltalia has completed the expansion of a renewable energy plant in French Guiana, adding a battery energy storage system (BESS) of 10.6MWh. The Paris-listed company announced
6 FAQs about [French Guiana lion storage]
How do you get to French Guiana?
Unlike many regions, French Guiana's primary mode of interior access is via rivers and streams, as much of the area remains roadless, preserving the pristine nature of the landscape.
How many animals are in French Guiana?
We currently track 242 animals in French Guiana and are adding more every day! With a coast on the North Atlantic Ocean and borders shared to the west with Suriname and to the south and east with Brazil, French Guiana enjoys a tropical rainforest climate that supports many unique species of wildlife.
What makes French Guiana unique?
Mountain Peaks: French Guiana showcases notable mountain peaks, adding elevation to its landscape: These natural features contribute to French Guiana's geographical diversity, encompassing dams, islands, and mountain peaks that collectively define the region's captivating landscape.
Where can I find a book about slavery in French Guiana?
Berkeley: University of California Press. ISBN 978-0-520-21984-7. Spieler, Miranda Frances (2011). Empire and underworld: captivity in French Guiana. Cambridge, Mass: Harvard University Press. ISBN 978-0-674-05754-8. Studies slaves, criminals, indentured workers, and other marginalized people from 1789 to 1870.
Where can I find a book about Guiana?
Guiana and the shadows of empire: colonial and cultural negotiations at the edge of the world. Lanham, Maryland: Lexington Books. ISBN 978-0-7391-8779-1. Redfield, Peter (2000). Space in the tropics: from convicts to rockets in French Guiana. Berkeley: University of California Press. ISBN 978-0-520-21984-7. Spieler, Miranda Frances (2011).
Where is French Guiana located?
French Guiana forms part of the Guiana Shield, one of the world's oldest geological formations, spanning parts of Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and Brazil. This ancient shield supports ecosystems ranging from tropical rainforests and mountainous terrains to wetlands and coastal mangroves, creating a mosaic of biodiversity.