Authors:
Mangrove Action Project
Publication Date:
2006
Abstract/Summary:
Restoration and rehabilitation of existing or former mangrove forest areas is extremely important today. In fact, given the importance of mangrove forest ecosystems, and the current threat to these coastal forests, this is an imperative. But actual planting of mangroves is rarely needed as mangroves annually produce hundreds or thousands of seeds or seedlings per tree, which under the proper hydrologic conditions can recolonize former mangrove areas (returned to normal hydrology) very rapidly. There are many different techniques and methods utilized in restoring mangroves. Because some of these have resulted in identifiable successes or failures, we wish to present herein a summary description of several preferred methods for planning and implementing mangrove rehabilitation.
Resource Type:
Technical Document
Source:
Mangrove Action Project
Link:
http://www.mangroverestoration.com/pdfs/mangrove_restoration.pdf