scholarly journals Can Strict Protection Stop the Decline of Mangrove Ecosystems in China? From Rapid Destruction to Rampant Degradation

Forests ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenqing Wang ◽  
Haifeng Fu ◽  
Shing Yip Lee ◽  
Hangqing Fan ◽  
Mao Wang
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Higher Plants ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystem ◽  
Common Species ◽  
Mangrove Forests ◽  
Ecological Processes ◽  
Mangrove Species ◽  
Bruguiera Gymnorhiza ◽  
Restoration Strategies ◽  
Mangrove Conservation

China has lost about 50% of its mangrove forests from 1950 to 2001. Since 2001, mangrove forest area has increased by 1.8% per year due to strict protection of the remaining mangrove forests and large-scale restoration. By 2019, 67% of the mangrove forests in China had been enclosed within protected areas (PAs). In terms of the proportion of PAs of mangrove forests, China has achieved the conservation target of “Nature Needs Half”. The ongoing degradation of mangrove forests was assessed at the species, population, community and ecosystem levels. The results show that despite the strict protection, the remaining mangrove forests are suffering extensive degradation due to widespread anthropogenic disturbance. Of the 26 mangrove species, 50% are threatened with extinction, a proportion higher than the average for all higher plants in China (10.8%). Local extinction of some common species like Bruguiera gymnorhiza is widespread. About 53% of the existing mangrove areas were dominated by low-intertidal pioneer species. Consequently, the carbon stock in vegetation has decreased by 53.1%, from 21.8 Tg C in the 1950s to 10.2 Tg C in 2019. Meanwhile, there is an estimated 10.8% concomitant decrease in the carbon sequestration rate. The root cause for this degradation in China is seawall construction because most mangroves are outside seawalls in China. Without fundamental changes in protection and restoration strategies, mangrove forests in China will continue to degrade in spite of strict protection and large-scale restoration. Future mangrove conservation effort should aim to preserve the diversity of both the biota and the ecological processes sustaining the mangrove ecosystem. A few suggestions to raise the effectiveness of mangrove conservation actions were provided.

scholarly journals Diversity, biomass, covers, and NDVI of restored mangrove forests in Karawang and Subang Coasts, West Java, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agung Suwanto ◽  
Noverita Dian Takarina ◽  
Raldi Hendro Koestoer ◽  
Evi Frimawaty
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Sink ◽  
Avicennia Marina ◽  
Common Species ◽  
Mangrove Forests ◽  
Rhizophora Mucronata ◽  
West Java ◽  
Mangrove Species ◽  
Sonneratia Caseolaris ◽  
Rhizophora Apiculata ◽  
Bruguiera Gymnorhiza

Abstract. Suwanto A, Takarina ND, Koestoer RH, Frimawaty E. 2021. Diversity, biomass, covers, and NDVI of restored mangrove forests in Karawang and Subang Coasts, West Java, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 22: 4115-4122. Indonesia has been recognized as the country with greatest diversity of mangrove species with significant amount of carbon sink and biomass. In few recent decades, mangrove forests have been deforested significantly. One of the solutions to deal with mangrove deforestation is through restoration. West Java north coasts are one of the areas that have experienced deforestation, however and mangrove restorations have been conducted mainly in Karawang and Subang coasts. Correspondingly this research aims to assess the mangrove diversity using index and biomass resulted from restoration program in those coasts. To assess the mangrove diversity in each coast on June 2021, 6 sampling stations containing 3 replicated sample plots of size 10 m × 10 m were located. In total 8 species with 1549 trees were been sampled. In Subang the order of mangrove species from common to less-common species were Avicennia marina > Rhizophora mucronata > Sonneratia caseolaris > Acanthus ilicifolius > Bruguiera gymnorhiza. While the order in Karawang was Avicennia marina > Rhizophora mucronata > Rhizophora apiculata > Sonneratia caseolaris > Bruguiera gymnorhiza. The mangrove diversity (H)’ was significantly different (p = 0.000, F = 2.216) with diversity in Subang Coast (average H' = 1.326, 95% CI: 1.15-1.5) was higher than in Karawang (average H’ = 1.063, 95%CI: 0.934-1.2). Estimated restored mangrove covers in Subang were 3.612 km2 and 0.46 km2 in Karawang. R. mucronata was mangrove species that has the highest biomass with the value of 1337.91 mg ha-1 and the lowest was A. marina with value of 14.3 mg ha-1. The results suggest that restoration areas in Subang and Karawang have significant contributions to maintain mangrove diversity, biomass, and covers.

Development of a Coupled 3D Groundwater-Vegetation Model for Coastal Wetlands

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuxin Luo ◽  
Ting Fong May Chui
Keyword(s):  
Native Species ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Southern China ◽  
Saline Water ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystem ◽  
Mangrove Forests ◽  
Vegetation Model ◽  
Mangrove Species ◽  
Hydrological Conditions

<p>Mangrove forests are mainly found in the intertidal zone. Their ability to live in saline water enables them to outcompete non-mangrove vegetation in harsh and specific coastal environment. Nevertheless, they can still be invaded by alien mangrove species in suitable hydrological conditions, possibly resulting in more fragile ecosystems. Subtropical mangrove ecosystem demonstrates high variability in mangrove growth and hydrological conditions. However, their interactions are not well-understood, especially for the mangrove interspecific competition in varying groundwater conditions. To address this issue, the present study developed a coupled three-dimensional groundwater-vegetation model based on MANTRA (MANHAM-SUTRA) to simultaneously simulate groundwater hydrodynamics and mangrove distribution. The developed model was then applied to a subtropical mangrove swamp invaded by Sonneratia spp. in Mai Po Nature Reserve, Hong Kong, China. Vegetation domain is updated yearly using the annual mangrove areas extracted from remote-sensing images from 2000 to 2018. Then, multidecadal simulations were performed to validate the model in simulating the interaction between groundwater and mangrove growth. For the piezometric head, all RMS errors are smaller than 0.2 m and the correlation coefficients are larger than 0.86, which proves the effectiveness of the model in groundwater level simulation within Mai Po. The seasonal variations in the groundwater salinity were also well captured in both the fringe forest and the mudflat. The simulated biomass of Sonneratia spp. is mainly distributed at the river outlets, which is also in good agreement with the historical measurements. The validated model can then be used to predict the invasion and the distribution of the exotic mangrove species in the context of future environmental changes for better management of mangrove swamps. Since Sonneratia is a common alien species in southern China, the model can also be used for regional management of mangrove invasion and conservation of native species. The insights obtained from this study may also provide references for other similar studies examining the interaction between coastal groundwater and vegetation.</p>

Laju Dekomposisi Serasah Daun di Ekosistem Bakau Pulau Kelong, Kabupaten Bintan

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
I Wayan Eka Dharmawan ◽  
Neviaty P. Zamani ◽  
Hawis H. Madduppa
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Litter ◽  
Decomposition Rate ◽  
Substrate Surface ◽  
Environmental Parameters ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystem ◽  
Mangrove Forests ◽  
Mangrove Species ◽  
Southeastern Part ◽  
Regional Productivity ◽  
High K

<strong>Decomposition Rate of Leaf Litter in The Mangrove Ecosystem of Kelong Island, Bintan Regency.</strong> The mangrove forests in the southeastern part of Kelong Island have abundant carbon reserves that indicate high primary productivity areas. Decomposition of leaf litter, as a part of regional productivity, produces simple essential nutrients utilized to sustain the growth of mangroves. The purpose of this study was to determine the decomposition rate of leaf litter in each zone of the study, the Landward (L), Middlezone (M), and Seaward (S) which is distinguished by the abundance of plant species and in situ environmental parameters. The experiment was conducted in March–May 2015 in the mangrove areas of Island Kelong, Bintan regency. The decomposition process was observed at six time intervals, i.e. 2, 4, 7, 14, 28, and 42 days using net bag containing 10 g of wet leaves placed on the substrate surface. The results showed that L was a zone with highest percentage of decomposition (56.34 ± 20.58%) compared to the M and S, respectively for 51.59 ± 15.46% and 51.09 ± 8.70%. The highest rate of litter decomposition in zone L was 1.40 ± 0.82 g·m-2·day-1 that was significantly different from the zones M and S, respectively of 0.83 ± 0.89 g·m-2·day-1 and 0.78 ± 0.70 g·m-2·day-1.  Analysis of the coefficient of decomposition rate (k) indicated that the rate of decomposition in this region was high (k &gt; 0.01). The decomposition rate has a significant correlation with the abundance of mangrove species, the salinity value of the water, and soil temperature.

scholarly journals Gastropods In Mangrove Forest Of Tongkeina Village, Bunaken Sub-District, City Of Manado

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Dewanti Y Talumingan ◽  
Ferdinand F. Tilaar ◽  
Jety K. Rangan ◽  
Maartinus M Baroleh ◽  
Victor N. R. Watung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distribution Pattern ◽  
Mangrove Forest ◽  
Distribution Patterns ◽  
Common Species ◽  
Line Transect ◽  
Sampling Point ◽  
Mangrove Forests ◽  
Mangrove Species ◽  
Long Line ◽  
Made In

This research aims to determine the types or species of gastropod and its distribution in mangrove forests in Tongkeina village and to know the species of mangrove in Tongkeina village. The Research was conducted on one sampling point with one 100 meters long line transect which was is laid perpendicular to the outer direction of the mangrove.  To collect gastropod samples, three quadrates with a size of 10x10meters with a distance between the quadrate 5 meters were made. In the quadrate, 15 subquadrates sized 1x1meters were also made. Based on the results, there were 6 species of gastropods and two distribution patterns of i.e., Cluster the species of the Littoraria scabra, Angustassiminea castanea, Terebralia sulcate. The uniform distribution pattern is Ischinocerithium rostratum, Caliostoma jujubinum, and Nerita senegalensis. There are ten mangrove species found and  the most common species is Soneratia alba with a total of 27 individuals.Keywords: Gastropods, forest, Mangrove, Tongkeina village ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Jenis-jenis gastropoda serta persebaran pada hutan mangrove di Kelurahan Tongkeina dan untuk mengetahui Jenis-jenis mangrove di Kelurahan Tongkeina. Penelitian hanya di lakukan satu titik pengambilan sampel dimana dibuat 1 line transek dengan Panjang 100meter yang di tarik tegak lurus dari arah terluar mangrove kemudian dibuat 3 kuadrat dengan ukuran 10x10meter dengan jarak antara kuadrat 5 meter, dan di dalam kuadrat dibuat 15 subkuadrat berukuran 1x1 meter. Berdasarkan penelitian hasil ditemukan ada 6 spesies gastopoda dan dua pola persebaran Gastropoda yaitu mengelompok dan seragam, spesies mengelompok yaitu Littoraria scabra, Angustassiminea castanea, Terebralia sulcate. Pola persebaran seragam yaitu Ischinocerithium rostratum, Caliostoma jujubinum, Nerita senegalensis. Mangrove ditemukan 10 Spesies yang terbanyak adalah Soneratia alba dengan jumlah 27 individu.Kata kunci: Gastropoda, Hutan, Mangrove, Kelurahan Tongkeina.

scholarly journals UNDERSTANDING THE STATUS AND CHALLENGES OF MANGROVE CONSERVATION IN CENTRAL VIETNAM: CASE STUDY IN DUY XUYEN DISTRICT, QUANG NAM PROVINCE

2019 ◽  
Vol 128 (3B) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguyen Thi Hong Mai ◽  
Nguyen Quang Tan ◽  
Nguyen Hoang Khanh Linh
Keyword(s):  
Development Strategy ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Mangrove Forests ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Mangrove Species ◽  
Central Vietnam ◽  
The Status ◽  
Mangrove Conservation

Abstract: While mangrove forests support large surrounding populations and diverse economic activities, mangrove areas in Central Vietnam are decreasing. This study, thereforce, aims to understand the current status and threats facing mangrove conservation and development. A survey of 52 respondents was conducted in Duy Xuyen district, the largest area of mangrove forests of Quang Nam province. The results show that 17 mangrove species belong to 11 families, in which 8 significant species and 9 minor species were found in this site. The distribution of species was uneven with dominated by Nipah palms (Nypafruticans Wurmb). Although the mangrove species had several useful functions including protection against wind, wave break and serving tourism development, mangrove areas have been decreasing from 26.39ha to 18.22ha during period of 1999-2018. In which, 67.3% of respondents argued that the conversion of mangroves to aquaculture is one of the main causes of mangrove loss. The study also provided some suggestions related to a long-term development strategy for both government and local community, especially who are directly involving in the mangrove for their livelihoods.Keywords: Central Vietnam, development strategy, mangrove forests, livelihoods

scholarly journals MIKOKO: A Data Sharing Platform On Kenyan Mangrove Species 

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Prosperi ◽  
Alexander Kathuku ◽  
Pierre Grard
Keyword(s):  
Citizen Science ◽  
Forest Cover ◽  
Open Data ◽  
High Water ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystem ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Forest Service ◽  
Mangrove Forests ◽  
African Region ◽  
Mangrove Species

The Mangrove ecosystem offers a range of benefits and opportunities for local and national economic development such as fisheries, shoreline stability, and resource sustainability hence they should be protected and conserved. In Kenya Mangroves were declared government reserve forests by the Proclamation No. 44 of 30th April 1932, and later by Legal Notice No. 174 of 20th May 1964. Under this “Gazette Notification for Mangrove Forests in Kenya” all land between high water and low water marks (ordinary spring tides) are described as mangrove areas. These forests cover about 61,279ha representing approximately 3% of the natural forest cover or less than 1% of the national land area. Mangrove forests are found in tidal estuaries, creeks, and protected bays along the 536 km long Kenyan coastline that extends from the Kenya-Tanzania border in the south to the Kenya-Somalia border in the north; between latitudes 1°40΄S and 4°25΄S and longitudes 41°34΄E and 39°17΄E. Mikoko (Mangrove in Swahili) is the first project specifically developed for mangrove areas in Kenya. Driven by the Kenya Forest Service, the project takes into account the recommendations of the National Mangrove Ecosystem Management Plan 2017-2027. For effective management of mangroves in the country, the Plan is organised around six programmes including; forest conservation and utilization; fisheries development and management; community; tourism development; research and education; and human resource and operations. These programmes prescribe measures for rehabilitation, conservation, and sustainable management of mangrove ecosystems in Kenya. Implementations of this Plan will be led by Kenya Forest Service (KFS); but will also include other key actors such as Kenya Wildlife Service, State Department of Fisheries, Research Institutions, Academia and Community Forest Associations through a specially constituted National Mangrove Advisory Committee. The project is for a 2-year period during which it shall develop an effective system for management of mangrove resources in Kenya. This will be done through the development of management prescriptions, skills improvement and provision of adequate infrastructure as recommended by the mangrove plan. Biodiversity information on mangroves, covering species descriptions and distribution, is essential for understanding the ecology and distribution of this endangered ecosystem and its management. Nowadays, very few is done in that domain. If the mangroves location are well know, it's not the case regarding the species distribution. Citizen science is a way to address this important issue. MIKOKO, a French FSPI funded project, is focused on Kenya to develop species information systems on mangrove species. Mikoko aims to assimilate knowledge through its participatory portal to strengthen a science and technology network of stakeholders such as scientists and parataxonomists in the African region. The portal platform will contain a Citizen Science module, a graphic driven species identification module, a species pages module conforming to Species Profile Model and a spatial module. Subscribing to open data paradigm, all the data on the portal will be covered by Creative Commons license framework. Mobile applications for identifying 60 plant species and contributing to citizen science module will be deployed. The oral presentation will expose the portal features and related apps seeking participation from the environmentalists from the African region.

scholarly journals Gastropods In Mangrove Forest Of Tongkeina Village, Bunaken Sub-District, City Of Manado

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Dewanti Y Talumingan ◽  
Ferdinand F. Tilaar ◽  
Jety K. Rangan ◽  
Maartinus Baroleh ◽  
Victor N. R. Watung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distribution Pattern ◽  
Mangrove Forest ◽  
Distribution Patterns ◽  
Common Species ◽  
Line Transect ◽  
Sampling Point ◽  
Mangrove Forests ◽  
Mangrove Species ◽  
Long Line ◽  
Made In

This research aims to determine the types or species of gastropod and its distribution in mangrove forests in Tongkeina village and to know the species of mangrove in Tongkeina village. The Research was conducted on one sampling point with one 100 meters long line transect which was is laid perpendicular to the outer direction of the mangrove.  To collect gastropod samples, three quadrates with a size of 10x10meters with a distance between the quadrate 5 meters were made. In the quadrate, 15 subquadrates sized 1x1meters were also made. Based on the results, there were 6 species of gastropods and two distribution patterns of i.e., Cluster the species of the Littoraria scabra, Angustassiminea castanea, Terebralia sulcate. The uniform distribution pattern is Ischinocerithium rostratum, Caliostoma jujubinum, and Nerita senegalensis. There are ten mangrove species found and  the most common species is Soneratia alba with a total of 27 individuals.Keywords: Gastropods, forest, Mangrove, Tongkeina village ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Jenis-jenis gastropoda serta persebaran pada hutan mangrove di Kelurahan Tongkeina dan untuk mengetahui Jenis-jenis mangrove di Kelurahan Tongkeina. Penelitian hanya di lakukan satu titik pengambilan sampel dimana dibuat 1 line transek dengan Panjang 100meter yang di tarik tegak lurus dari arah terluar mangrove kemudian dibuat 3 kuadrat dengan ukuran 10x10meter dengan jarak antara kuadrat 5 meter, dan di dalam kuadrat dibuat 15 subkuadrat berukuran 1x1 meter. Berdasarkan penelitian hasil ditemukan ada 6 spesies gastopoda dan dua pola persebaran Gastropoda yaitu mengelompok dan seragam, spesies mengelompok yaitu Littoraria scabra, Angustassiminea castanea, Terebralia sulcate. Pola persebaran seragam yaitu Ischinocerithium rostratum, Caliostoma jujubinum, Nerita senegalensis. Mangrove ditemukan 10 Spesies yang terbanyak adalah Soneratia alba dengan jumlah 27 individu.Kata kunci: Gastropoda, Hutan, Mangrove, Kelurahan Tongkeina.

scholarly journals The Perceptions of Local Community's About Diversity of Mangrove Ecological Potential for Ecotourism Development in the South Coast of Lombok Island, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 480
Author(s):  
Lalu Raftha Patech ◽  
Kumala Ratna Dewi ◽  
Zulhalifah Zulhalifah ◽  
Abdul Syukur ◽  
Jamaluddin Jamaluddin
Keyword(s):  
Diversity Index ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystem ◽  
Marine Biota ◽  
Ecological Data ◽  
Mangrove Species ◽  
Association Index ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystems ◽  
Bird Watching ◽  
By Products ◽  
Mangrove Conservation

The utilization of the coastal environment is still dominated by-products and has not yet switched to ecosystem service products, such as the use of mangrove ecosystems as ecotourism. This study aims to assess the local community's perception of the potential diversity that becomes an object for the community's economy. The research method uses surveys, observations, and interviews for social data, while the ecological data use transect and quadratic methods. Furthermore, data analysis used descriptive statistics. In addition, ecological data were analyzed using density (Ki), relative frequency (FR), diversity (H') of mangroves, and ecological indexes (Diversity (H'), Evenness (E), Dominance (D)). The results of the study found six mangrove species, ten echinoderm species, and thirteen bivalves. The highest diversity index (H') was in Poton Bako 1.80 and the Evenness index ranged from 0.80 – 0.98 with a stable category. Biota relative dominance the association index of echinoderms is high 0.79–0.11. Meanwhile, the bivalves Dominance index of 0.03-0.11 was low. In addition, local community's perception of mangrove conservation for ecotourism, 63% of the community stated, 7% is not possible and 30% is not. The feasible value of mangrove development is 62%, 17% is not feasible and 21% does not know. The priority developed by Eduwisata is 48%, Bird Watching is 20% and Tracking is 32%. The conclusion is that the choice of using mangrove ecosystem services can be developed as a policy in overcoming economic threats and the vulnerability of marine biota as well as solutions for local communities.

scholarly journals Potential of Mangrove Ecosystem as a Tourism Object Development in Kaledupa Island

1970 ◽  
Vol 2 (01) ◽  
pp. 11-17
Author(s):  
Amiruddin Akbar Fisu ◽  
Afandi Ahmad ◽  
Adrianto Hidayat ◽  
Liza Utami Marzaman
Keyword(s):  
Mangrove Ecosystem ◽  
Marine Resources ◽  
Mangrove Forests ◽  
Fish Ponds ◽  
Mangrove Species ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystems ◽  
Coral Reef Ecosystems ◽  
Seagrass Ecosystems ◽  
Evaluative Research

Mangrove forests that live in coastal areas, besides being beneficial for human needs, also often clash with development interests such as ports, fish ponds, and tourist areas that threaten their sustainability. Wakatobi Regency has the potential of living natural resources in the form of coastal and marine resources which are quite large, including mangrove ecosystems, seagrass ecosystems and coral reef ecosystems. The purpose of this study is to analyze the potential of mangrove ecosystems and to design the development of mangrove forests as an ecotourism potential. This research is a descriptive-evaluative research, with a qualitative approach. This research is important as a consideration in the development of attractions, which are the main sector in Wakatobi Regency. Mangrove species that dominate throughout the Wakatobi region are Rhizophora spp, Avicennia spp. and Sonneratia spp. Based on the potential of each island in Wakatobi Regency, Kaledupa Island is a priority area to be developed into ecotourism. This study recommends the construction of several supporting facilities for ecotourism on Kaledupa Island. Suggestions and infrastructure include service facilities, trade facilities and accommodation facilities

scholarly journals REKLAMASI DAN RESTORASI EKOLOGI KAWASAN TANJUNG API – API PROVINSI SUMATERA SELATAN

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-70
Author(s):  
Refliss Refliss
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystem ◽  
Mangrove Forests ◽  
The Public ◽  
Mangrove Environment ◽  
Reclamation Area ◽  
Economic Zones

Damage to mangrove forests should be stopped by holding conservation activities, even restore to reorganize. These activities not only protect and preserve the species as well as providing a tourist attraction (ecotourism) but should also serve to improve the socio-economic conditions of the surrounding community in the context of sustainable development. This paper is to explain the problems of environmental degradation, especially the large-scale exploitation of mangrove forests in the region of Tanjung Api-Api Reclamation, Banyuasin regency of South Sumatra province. The method used is a review of research papers and reports on Reclamation area of Tanjung Api-Api and management of Special Economic Zones (SEZ). Reclamation activities Tanjung Api-Api is basically not recommended because it lowers the quality of mangrove Environment and Watershed Musi, but the public interest by taking into account all the benefits that this can be continued reclamation of origin according to applicable regulations and pay attention to aspects related impact and benefits. Damage to ecosystems due to reclamation Tanjung Api-Api quite alarming, therefore it is necessary to the recovery through the restoration of mangrove forest and watershed restoration Musi integrated. Ecological restoration is expected to restore the function and role of the mangrove ecosystem and watershed Musi.Keywords: mangrove forests, reclamation, restoration and sustainable development

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