A unified framework for the restoration of Southeast Asian mangroves—bridging ecology, society and economics |
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Authors: | Shekhar R Biswas Azim U Mallik Junaid K Choudhury Ainun Nishat |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Biology, Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada, P7B5E1;(2) IUCN – The World Conservation Union, Bangladesh Country Office, H-11, Road 138, Gulshan 1, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh |
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Abstract: | The effect of intensive human intervention, poor socio-economic conditions and little knowledge on mangrove ecology pose enormous
challenges for mangrove restoration in Southeast Asia. We present a framework for tropical mangrove restoration. Our proposed
restoration framework addresses the ecology, economy and social issues simultaneously by considering the causes of mangrove
degradation. We provide a step by step guideline for its restoration. We argue that although, ecological issues are of prime
importance, economic and social issues must be considered in the restoration plan in order for it to be successful. Since
mangrove ecology is not adequately studied in this region, local ecological knowledge can be used to fill the baseline information
gaps. Unwanted human disturbance can be minimized by encouraging community participation. This can be ensured and sustained
by facilitating the livelihood of the coastal community. We translated the restoration paradigm into a readily available practical
guideline for the executors of the plans. We provide an example of mangrove restoration project that is closely related to
our proposed framework. We are optimistic that this framework has the potential for universal application with necessary adjustments. |
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Keywords: | Community development Community participation Experiential learning Ecological restoration Ecosystem synthesis Mangrove degradation |
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