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Dimonika

General information
Dimonika Biosphere Reserve is located in the central Mayombe Mountain chain about 50 km from the Atlantic Coast
Detailed information
Key data
Year of nomination
1988
Country
Congo
Total population
7266
Area
Surface
136,000.00 ha
Total terresterial area
136,000.00 ha
Location
Latitiude: -4.16 - Longitude: 12.41
Ecological Characteristics
Dimonika Biosphere Reserve is located in the central Mayombe Mountain chain about 50 km from the Atlantic Coast.The Mayombe has a hot, humid climate, combining tropical and oceanic traits.A lowland guineo-congolese rainforest dominates the biosphere reserve together with savanna vegetation.The area is in the transition zone between semi-deciduous and evergreen forest. Of special scientific interest are various types of forest communities recolonising old areas of forest exploitation.The fauna within the biosphere reserve is diverse and varied.
Socio-Economics Characteristics
Compared to other rural areas of Congo, the Mayombe Mountains are densely populated. Many migrants from neighbouring regions, Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo have settled within the biosphere reserve(19,000 inhabitants in the Sous-pref茅cture de M鈥橵outi in1984).Their main activities are subsistence agriculture, hunting, fishing and gold extraction.The 鈥淢ayombe Project鈥 aimed at improving the communication between local stakeholders, managers and scientists. In 1991, a survey was issued to determine perceptions and expectations of the biosphere reserve inhabitants. Research has been carried out on the impact of gold extraction on the biosphere reserve.

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