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  1. Planting #mangroves to defend communities

    A #MangroveRestoration program in northern #Mozambique aims to help protect the coastline from storms while supporting #OceanEcosystems, too.

    by Winile Ximba, Jul 10, 2026

    "The Indian Ocean coastline of northern Mozambique is a sandy flatland where palm tree forests dominate the interior whilst near the shore, mangrove trees line the mouths of the blue sea. Despite being the poorest part of the country, it’s an idyllic land of beauty where the biggest human populations prefer to live near the ocean for the ease of trade and to forage seafood resources.

    "However, the region is facing significant effects from climate change, such as the super cyclone that hit the districts of Mecufi and Milamba in December 2024. Keeping land, livestock and vulnerable members of society from being swept away into the ocean hinges on wild plants: the mangrove in particular, says Josica Nada, a community leader and forestry activist in Mecufi. 'We are not planting mangrove plants out of eco-green fashion, but survival,' he says of what he calls his community’s 'heroics' in replanting a two-hectare coastal zone with mangrove plants in the past five years.

    [...]

    "Now, a grassroots initiative – the Northern Mozambique Rural #Resilience Project (#NMRRP) – is taking shape in northern provinces. A key component of the NMRRP is the race to restore mangrove forest cover along the coastline ahead of the arrival of future megastorms."

    Read more:
    rewildingmag.com/planting-mang

    #SolarPunkSunday #Rewilding #RewildingMagazine #MoreTrees #MoreForests #MangroveForests

  2. 🌿 A beautiful comeback story from Tamil Nadu!
    Local residents and environmental groups restored a neglected 7-km canal by planting mangroves and clearing silt and waste. The waterway now flows again, improving water quality, and protecting the coastline.

    Read more: thebetterindia.com/sustainabil

    @goodnews

    #CommunityAction #MangroveRestoration #WaterwayRevival #GoodNews

  3. This Giving Tuesday, let’s focus on restoring mangrove forests! 🌱

    These vital ecosystems help combat climate change, protect coastlines, and support coastal communities. Your donations can empower wildlife and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.

    Be a changemaker! Join us in this important effort.

    Learn more about how you can help: mangroveactionproject.org/cate

    #MangroveRestoration #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Conservation #ClimateEmergency

  4. April isn't just Earth Day—it's Earth Month! 🌿 For every purchase of our home, art, and apparel items, we're donating to plant a tree, supporting mangrove forest preservation and coastal ecosystem protection at no extra cost to you! Throughout April, discover special products featuring our gorgeous watercolor mangrove tree design, starting with our matte canvas. Check it out and stay tuned for more: bit.ly/MangroveCanvas #ThirdOrbitFlora #EarthDay2024 #MangroveRestoration #SmallBusiness 🌳🌍

  5. Mangrove restoration (Landscape ecology 🏞️)

    Mangrove restoration is the regeneration of mangrove forest ecosystems in areas where they have previously existed. Restoration can be defined as "the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed." Mangroves can be found throughout coasta...

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mangrove

    #MangroveRestoration #Mangroves #Bioremediation #LandscapeEcology #ConservationBiology #EcologicalRestoration

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