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close| Location | Congo, Likouala |
| Central coordinates | 17o 26.47' East 1o 21.29' North |
| IBA criteria | |
| Area | 438,000 ha |
| Altitude | 280 - 380m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Ornithological information An average of more than 3,000 large waterbird species, notably Phalacrocoracideae, Anhingideae, Ardeideae, Ciconiidae, Threskiornithidae and Anatidae has been recorded annually in the area during the 10 years survey conducted by J. Mokoko (Mokoko and al., 2007). The bird survey has shown that the population of Anhinga rufa and Ardea purpurea is more than the 1 % biogeographic population level for these 2 species. As regards Anhinga rufa, an average of 391 with a maximum of 1,302 was recorded,while a maximum of 1,539 with an average of 703 for Ardea purpurea was recorded
Site description The site is an alluvial plain with only slight undulations where meanders and marshes intersect the landscape. The altitude varies between 280-380 metres and the hydrology of the site based around the Likouala- aux-herbes and its affluents. Quaternary sedimentary deposits of alluvial gleysols has developed a specific type of soils mainly derived from under flooded forest and floating grassland along the Likouala –aux-herbes and its tributaries.
Populations of IBA trigger species
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lac Télé | Community Reserve | 438,960 | is identical to site | 438,000 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | major | |
| Savanna | minor |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | minor |
| hunting | minor |
| agriculture | minor |
Other biodiversity The site is hosting a very rich fauna including large population of Gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) living in the swamp forest. Other animal are Chimpanzees, nine species of monkey, six species of Duiker, Elephant (Loxodonta africana, Buffalo (Syncerus caffer), Hyppopotamus (Hyppopotamus amphibius) and Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus).
Management considerations Notwithstanding the low level of human pressure on the Lake Télé Community Reserve following the low density of population, the site is facing a number of threats such as taking of young birds, wide-ranging bushfires and poaching.
Protection status The reserve was established by the decree n° 2001-220 of 10 May 2001. As one of the Ramsar Sites for the Congo it is under protection status. But, as local population is still depending on fish and bushmeat for 98% of its protein there is a need for sustainable management of these natural resources for the reserve to survive and the population to improve the livelihoods.
Conservation response Fortunately, it is benefiting from the conservation activities carried out by the WildLife Conservation Society (WCS) in partnership with the Ministry of Forest Economy and Environment (MEFE). The goal of the joint programme is the conservation of biodiversity and the improvement of sustainable use of natural resources of LTCR.
References Ikonga Mokoko Ikonga, J. and Rainey H. 2007. Dix ans de dénombrements d’oiseaux d’eau au Congo dans le site Ramsar de la Réserve Communautaire du Lac Télé 1997-2006. Wetlands International. Moutsamboté, J.M.1998. Etude de la végétation herbeuse des sols hydromorphes du site du Lac Télé. Unpublished report ; IUCN
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lake Te'le' Community Reserve. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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