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Project Mangrove

One of the challenges with doing a mangrove replanting project is coordinating all the research and documentation that needs to be done. 

This tool - developed by Meaningful Volunteer - allows us to keep all the latest information in one place.
A printable version of this document available here


Introduction
Introduction to the project
Description Status
Advantages of reforestation Done
Produce covering document Done
The Past
If we are to replant mangroves, we must understand the past.
Description Status
Why and how were the mangroves destroyed in the first place? In Progress
What did the original mangrove forest look like? Not Done
How did the community use the mangroves? In Progress
The Present
What is happening now?
Description Status
Who currently owns the land or has use rights to the land? Not Done
Is the area currently productive? Not Done
What are the tidal levels of this region? Not Done
How will we restore this mangrove area? Not Done
Where does the water come from that feeds this mangrove area? Not Done
Who are the local actors interested in restoring the mangrove? In Progress
The Future
How will we protect the mangroves?
Description Status
How will the community look after this mangrove once it is restored? Not Done
What activities will be allowed / disallowed in the mangrove area? Not Done
Who will enforce village regulations? Not Done
Is co-management with the government an option? Not Done
How will you protect the mangroves from outside developers/investors? Not Done
Where are we?
Getting to know the area is an important first steps.
Description Status
Produce a detailed map of the target area In Progress
Past Failures and Successes
Much can be learned from the success and failure of a project
Description Status
What present projects are on the island? In Progress
If so, what were their successes and failures? In Progress
What lessons can be learnt from their efforts? Not Done
Autecology
What are we planting and why?
Description Status
What species are we planting? Why? Not Done
What species are we growing in the nursery? Why? Not Done
What species are on the island? Done
Existing Plantations
What species are present? What are the depth, duration and frequency of tidal inundation? What is the soil salinity? How much fresh water is available?
Description Status
Document existing plantations Not Done
Dispersal
How do the mangroves naturally replenish?
Description Status
Establish distances from established plantations to the rehab areas Not Done
Try to discover any propagules present in the rehab areas Not Done
Hydrology
This should show the topography of the land; mean and extreme tidal levels; and which species are going to be planted where.
Description Status
Produce a diagram detailing the desired hydrology Not Done
Disturbances
Land changes for good and bad reasons
Description Status
Document local disturbances and come up with a plan for removing them Not Done
Determine where the mangroves were before Not Done
Stresses
Once the areas of rehabilitation have been discovered, the stresses need to be identified which prevent rehabilitation
Description Status
Document stresses Not Done
Come up with a plan to remove stresses Not Done
Hydro Rehab Design
The major task of hydro rehab design is to create a natural slope that is suitable for mangrove reforestation.
Description Status
Determine if the topography of target sites have been modified Not Done
If they have, what were they, and how to we change them? Not Done
Determine how the natural flow of water had been modified Not Done
Come up with a Hydro Rehab Plan if necessary Not Done
Natural Reseeding
Once all the stressors etc have been removed, it needs to be established if natural reseeding is occurring.
Description Status
Set up a monitoring system to determine if natural reseeding is occurring Not Done
Determine if replanting is a good thing Not Done
Planting vs. Broadcasting
Which is best?
Description Status
Determine the best method of redistribution Not Done
Plant or broadcast the mangroves Not Done
Monitoring
Record monitoring information on a regular basis
Description Status
Record monitoring information Not Done
Reforestation and Protection
A well planned and executed reforestation plan is all worthless if the mangroves are not well protected.
Description Status
Set up Signs around mangrove plantations Not Done
Start a mangrove education packet for the local schools Not Done
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