OBJECTIVES
After completing the advanced course, the learners should be able to:-
- Describe what precisely the mangroves are, their exploitation, their global and regional status, and suitable approaches to conserve and restore these forests.
- List and explain key steps to make mangrove planting and restoration successful.
- Learn how to maintain plantations for the long-term benefit of local communities, sustain the project for improved livelihoods, and mitigate the climate change crisis.
PARTICIPANTS FOR THE COURSE
The course is designed for individuals with a basic understanding of mangroves, restoration, conservation, and coastal environments. It is intended for those eager to learn precise methods and techniques for mangrove plantation and restoration.
Follow the course modules and lessons on the outline below:-
COURSE STUDY GUIDE
How to study this online course? The study guides below explain the detailed principles. Under this orientation section, you must complete its lessons as part of your course study.
Lessons
Course Components What is Module? Lesson Study Quizzes and Questions Final Test and ExaminationMODULE 01 : MANGROVES – WHAT, WHERE & STATUS
Learn how vital the mangroves are in mitigating CO2, where they can be seen, and their current status, and understand the deforestation and degradation of them.
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Why Mangroves are vital? What is Mangrove? Mangrove Status Causes of Mangrove Deforestation and Degradation Effects of Mangrove Deforestation and Degradation Module 01 Final TestMODULE 02 : SPECIES, PHYSIOLOGY, & ECOSYSTEMS
Learn and update the detailed information about mangrove species, types, and unique features. Understand the importance of mangrove ecosystem services.
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Mangrove Species Types of Mangroves Special Features of Mangroves Mangrove Ecosystem Services Module 02 Final TestMODULE 03 : APPROACHES TO CONSERVATION & REHABILITATION
Mangrove conservation and rehabilitation are becoming increasingly important, and various approaches are used on a global, national, and local scale.
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Mangrove Protection & Conservation Mangrove Reforestation, Rehabilitation and Restoration Module 03 Final TestMODULE 04 : KEY FACTORS FOR PLANTATION SUCCESS
A study from WIF’s ten years of experience overcoming critical factors for thriving mangrove plantations.
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Tidal Inundation Site Selection Species Selection Weather Patterns & Land Tenure Module 04 Final TestMODULE 05 : PRE-PLANTING PREPARATION
Pre-planting preparation for large-scale mangrove rehabilitation includes satellite imagery area assessment and land preparation methods.
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Preliminary Area Assessment by the Satellite Imagery Forest Inventory Seed/Propagule Collection and Storage Nursery Practice and Seedlings Back-up Site Preparation Module 05 Final TestMODULE 06 : PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE
Learn from our long experiences implementing large-area planting techniques for mangrove restoration with an eye toward carbon credit issuance.
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Staking Planting Weeding and Patching Permanent Sample Plot Setting Up & Survival Counting Protection, Operational Plan & Timeline Module 06 Final TestMODULE 07 : CARBON PROJECT DEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION & ISSUANCE
Basic guidelines for implementing the carbon credit project development, validation, monitoring, verification, and issuances.
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Carbon Project Development Carbon Project Validation and Verification Carbon Project Monitoring Reporting and Verification Module 07 Final TestMODULE 08 : MANAGING LARGE-SCALE PLANTATION
The in-depth case studies on our management model led to Myanmar’s successful mangrove rehabilitation and restoration program.
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Managing Large-Scale Plantations Problems, Constraints and Solutions Module 08 Final TestMODULE 09 : SUSTAINABILITY
Lessons learned and food for thoughts on sustaining the mangrove plantation with full participation from the local coastal communities.
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Sustainable Considerations Identifying Appropriate Sustainable Livelihoods WIF Approach For Sustainability Module 09 Final TestMODULE 10 : FINAL ASSESSMENT
In this module, learners must complete the course’s final examination on the lesson below.