Sylvo-Pastoral and Partial Faunal Reserve of the Sahel

Sylvo-Pastoral and Partial Faunal Reserve of the Sahel
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Tiger bush in the northern part of the reserve.
Location	Burkina Faso
Nearest city	Gorom-Gorom
Coordinates	14°42′27″N 0°17′35″E / 14.70750°N 0.29306°E / 14.70750; 0.29306Coordinates: 14°42′27″N 0°17′35″E / 14.70750°N 0.29306°E / 14.70750; 0.29306
Area	16000 km²
Established	1970

The Sylvo-Pastoral and Partial Faunal Reserve of the Sahel is the largest protected area of Burkina Faso, comprising an area of 16,000 km². Within the area of the nature reserve are temporary lakes (Mare d'Oursi, Mare de Yomboli, Mare de Kissi) being important for migratory birds.

Protected areas of Burkina Faso

National parks	Deux Balés Kaboré Tambi Mare aux Hippopotames W of the Niger

Complete reserves	Arli Bontioli Madjoari Singou

Partial reserves	Kourtiagaou Nakéré Pama Sahel

Protected forests	Boulon Dibon Dida Diéfoula Koflandé Laba Logoniégué Mou Pâ

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