Socio-Economic and Ecological Benefits of Mangrove Plantation: A Study of Community Based Mangrove Restoration Activities in Gujarat

Authors:
Viswanathan, P.K., K. Pathak and I. Mehta

Publication Date:
2010

Abstract/Summary:
This report deals with the assessment of social and ecological benefits accrued to the community after the implementation of the project. The study covered four different districts of Gujarat which includes Kachchh, Surat, Bharuch and Khambhat. The study is an attempt to prepare an interdisciplinary document by assessing the growth rate of planted mangroves under the REMAG project as well as benefits gained by the community in direct and indirect manner.

Resource Type:
Technical Document

Source:
Gujarat Ecology Commission

Link:
http://www.esocialsciences.org/Articles/show_Article.aspx?qs=ebKFqzOKbXo7se0+tFTcFgB/Qg9lMx8H7EcQyowRRVZ0EY1ajlgLHXfAf4Wg4kc9XZNoV/ZBkYsHZh5e0/RlJ06XXqPtDkQkIAK6gSLk8Vs=