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Vision for the CSNR

Introduction
The Central Suriname Nature Reserve (CSNR) began with the commitment of the Government of Suriname to establish a national protected area for the people of Suriname and the world. This action was recognized by the international community by putting up funds to ensure the long-term sustainable management of the CSNR and the Sipaliwini Nature Reserve. These funds were brought together in the Suriname Conservation Foundation. Through the work of local, national, and international stakeholders, the CSNR is now recognized as a natural resource of global importance and is inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Today, as one of the geologically oldest and most stable places on the planet, the CSNR, coupled with its regional setting, is a tropical wilderness on Earth of global significance.

The Shared Vision for the Reserve
The reserve’s stakeholders share the following vision for sustaining the reserve’s global significance as a tropical wilderness for the benefit of all Surinamese and the world community:

·          The ecosystem remains in pristine condition, with diverse and abundant populations of all native species, including many which are rare or endangered worldwide.

·          The reserve is internationally recognized for its vital role in maintaining a healthy Earth.

·          The ecological, cultural, and spiritual values of this Nature Reserve are enjoyed by the people of Suriname and by visitors from all over the world.

·          Sustainable use (ecotourism/research) of the Reserve contributes to a healthy and ecologically sustainable economy for Suriname.

·          The reserve management is a model for resource stewardship and for creating social and economic value.