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Tonda Wildlife Management Area: Atlas of Protected Wetlands and Savanna Landscapes
Geographic overview of Papua New Guinea's largest wetland conservation zone
Spanning nearly 6,000 square kilometres of floodplain, Tonda Wildlife Management Area is defined by its exceptionally flat terrain and shifting mosaic of monsoon forest, tidal channels, and freshwater marshes. This protected landscape functions as an essential ecological bridge within the Trans-Fly ecoregion, maintaining deep connections to international conservation partners while preserving the integrity of its native bird and mammal habitats.
- Area
- 5,900 km²
- Established
- 1975
