Brownsberg Nature Park Situation Analysis 2012

This report provides an overview of current artisanal small-scale mining activity at three sites in the Brownsberg Nature Park, Suriname SA. The study sites include: Witi Creek, Irene Falls (Wakibasu Creek) and Jobokai Creek. Each site was chosen for its proximity to pedestrian tourist activity and/or historical data about: artisanal small-scale mining activity, water quality and projected forest degradation in the Brownsberg Nature Park. Discussed in this report are the results of focus groups and interviews conducted with members of the artisanal small-scale mining community and regional stakeholders.

Additional Info

Author(s)
C White
Publication Year
2012
Language
English
Publishing Institution Webpage
http://www.wwfguianas.org/
Data Source Classification
Program Report
Research Type
Primary
Research Methodology
Primary - INTERVIEW
Thematic Tags
Environmental, Deforestation, Degradation, Pollution
Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Country
Suriname
Last Updated
October 2, 2019