MANGROVE: Solution for Carbon and Climate
FACING RISING SEAS
How Kiribati’s Youth Inspire Coastal Protection. Kiribati, a small island nation only a few meters above the Pacific Ocean, faces a serious crisis. As sea levels continue to rise, the land that has been home to generations of Kiribati people is slowly being swallowed by the sea.
CONSERVATION
HOW TO CONSERVE AND SUSTAIN YOUR PLANTATION? After successful planting, the mangroves might still be in danger. Do patrolling to find out the survival rate, monitor growth by measuring, and use knives and grass cutters to weed if necessary. Do replacement of propagules as needed. Additionally, engage voluntary forest guards to inspect and report back…
REPLANTING
HOW AND WHEN THE WEEDING OPERATIONS ARE UNDERTAKEN? You can weed the propagules using knife and grass cutter. Start by making available land for planting by clearing weeds and continue clearing the weeds as they arise. After out-planting, the first weeding is done in October and the second in December, but you can repeat the…
DIRECT SEED SOWING
WHY DO WE NEED TO PLANT BY DIRECT SEED SOWING? Sowing seeds or propagules takes much less time than growing seedlings in a nursery.Aake: 4 May 2023 Using mangrove nurseries takes a lot of time, is labor intensive, and is generally expensive. It is also possible for the seedlings/propagules to get spoiled in the process…
NURSERY-RAISED SEEDLINGS
WHAT ARE THE BEST PRACTICES DURING OUT-PLANTING DAYS? The best method is to find mangrove trees in the area and pick propagules directly from them. If this is not possible, we can consider nurseries for bigger projects.Aake: 30 April 2023 Out-planting: start by transporting to the restoration area. The seedlings which become viable after (approximately) 8 months…
HANDLING OF SEEDS/PROPAGULES
WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANT STEPS TO COLLECT AND STORE MANGROVE SEEDS/PROPAGULES? Find the correct mangroves for the area you want to plantCollect the propagules that are mature. Check colorEnsure collected propagules are not broken or damaged by insectsAake: 26 April 2023 Seed/propagules to be harvested should be ripe/mature and in good condition.Transport and store the…
SELECT THE RIGHT SPECIES
WHAT ARE MANGROVE SPECIES OF MODERATE SALINITY TOLERANCE? Big rivers bring fresh water, making the water in the estuary less saline. The further away from the river, the more saline. Choose the best-adapted mangrove species according to salinity.Aake: 26 April 2023 The article has told us about five mangrove species that can thrive under moderate…
GET TO KNOW THE AREA
WHAT DO WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUR PLANTING AREA? River estuaries can vary a lot. Find out which species will thrive in this particular place. Ask older people living there what mangrove species were used previously.Aake: 25 April 2023 Beware of dominant species in the area you intend to use or the pre-existent species,…
WHERE TO PLANT?
REASONS WHY THE MANGROVES GET REMOVED OR DEGRADED? We must find out who actually owns the land where we want to plant mangroves and ensure the plants are safe for several years. It is also important to find out what species of mangroves will thrive in the area. The easiest is to find an area…
MIRACLE TREES
WHY MANGROVES CAN BE CALLED “THE MIRACLE TREES? Mangroves are amazing. I enjoy being in a canoe inside a mangrove forest, looking at the birds, lizards, tiny crocodiles, and insects. In the water, I can watch small fish and crabs swim in safety for predators in between the mangrove roots. Yes, let’s grow mangroves!Aake: 25…