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Amandine Bordin, a New Era for the Nature Reserve
On December 1, 2023, Amandine Bordin joined the team as the director of the management association of the Saint Martin Nature Reserve, where she also serves as the conservator. With 11 years of experience in French Guiana as the head of the marine sector of GEPOG, an association dedicated to the study and preservation of Guianese biodiversity, she has previously been the conservator of the national nature reserve of Grand Connétable Island, the second-largest overseas reserve, which is accessible after two hours at sea and serves as a sanctuary for more than 40,000 seabirds during the breeding season.
ecosystems management from the University of La Rochelle, she has a rich ecological culture, the result of a curriculum filled with international experiences: a semester at Erasmus at the University of Swansea in Wales, another dedicated to the study of marine mammals in the Gaspé Peninsula, and a six-month immersion in New Caledonia focused on the protection of dugongs, highlighting her interest in large marine fauna. On the cusp of her 39th birthday, she is excited to explore a new horizon, collaborate with a new team, and face unique challenges. She is also eager to tackle issues specific to our island’s ecosystems, such as the preservation of coral reefs and the management of invasive exotic species. With a clear vision of the challenges ahead, she is ready to continue implementing the current management plan while optimizing the reserve’s administrative management by providing new tools. She aims to strengthen trust with technical, institutional, and financial partners, rejuvenate cooperations, promote the reserve’s expertise in environmental expertise, and increase stakeholders’ awareness of ecological issues. Lastly, she places particular importance on establishing a system that fosters the integration of young people, tapping into the human resources of the territory.
