Restoration of Mangrove forests by Amod

TECHNIQUIES OF MANGROVE RESTORATION: 

TECHNIQUIES OF MANGROVE RESTORATION By Amod Saini University of Freiburg, Germany

Restoration Techniques: 

Restoration Techniques Mangrove habitat can self-repair in 15-30 years if: Normal tidal hydrology is not disrupted The availability of waterborne seeds and propagules of mangroves from adjacent stands is not disrupted or blocked . If waterborne seeds and propagules cannot reach the restoration site, mangroves can be successfully established by planting.

Natural Recovery: 

Natural Recovery Mangrove restoration planning Existence of blocked tidal flow Environmental stresses Observations if natural seedling recruitment is occurring Assisting natural recovery through planting if natural regenration is not sufficient .

Artificial restoration: 

Artificial restoration Conditions Lack of propagules or seeds Presence of unsuitable soils Changed tidal hydrological pattern

Critical steps to achieve successful mangrove restoration : 

Critical steps to achieve successful mangrove restoration Assess modification of original mangrove environment Autecology of the mangrove species at the site-- reproduction, propagule distribution and seedling Establishment Hydrologic patterns that control the distribution and successful mangrove restoration establishment and growth of targeted mangrove species.

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Design the restoration program to restore appropriate hydrology Planting material of local propagules, collected seedlings, or cultivated seedlings only Note -- Establish a monitoring programme to follow the success of the planting. Do not consider introducing exotic mangrove and other species that are not indigenous to the area.

Planting technique: 

Planting technique Direct planting of propagules as Rhizophora spp. Planting of nursery raised seedlings as Avicennia , Laguncularia spp. Planting at 1 m centers at a density of 10,000/Hectare Survival rate of 50% expected

ECOLOGICAL MANGROVE RESTORATION PROJECT IN THE AYEYARWADY (Mangrove) DELTA-2006-2010 : 

ECOLOGICAL MANGROVE RESTORATION PROJECT IN THE AYEYARWADY (Mangrove) DELTA-2006-2010 Objectives To demonstrate Ecological Mangrove Restoration To promote mangrove conservation activities in the region. Activities for E.M.R Obverse land elevation and availability of seeds/ propagules Clear project site Prepare lay out plan for canal digging Dig canals for well running tidal water Grow plant along canals (If necessary) Allow entering seeds, propagules along with high tide Survey quarterly and record keeping

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Construction of supply canals and land maintenance MSN team survey 2 times before construction work of canals and land maintenance started. During the survey period the survey team observed the following items Site selection Vegetation Land elevation Measure land, water quality Seed source

Availability of local mangrove seeds in the project area: 

Availability of local mangrove seeds in the project area Avicennia Marina Avicennia Officinalis Avicennia alba Ceroips decandra Brugurera gymnorhiza Rhizophora apiculata Rhizophora mucronata Kandelia candel Xylocurpus granatum

SIGNIFICANCE…: 

SIGNIFICANCE … These mangroves planted with Riley Encased Methodology stabilized the shoreline during the Hurricane seasons, which included Hurricanes Jeanne, Frances and Wilma in Florida 2004,2005 . REM methology.pdf

Welcome to MAP : 

Welcome to MAP The Mangrove Action Project is dedicated to reversing the degradation and loss of mangrove forest ecosystems worldwide. Since 1992, MAP has sought to reverse the degradation of the world’s mangrove forests while promoting the rights of local fishers and farmers to sustainably manage their environs. MAP's small staff and leadership come from backgrounds of volunteerism , from the United States Peace Corps, Volunteers in Asia , Canada and international human rights and environmental organizations.

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