COMPLETED PROJECTS

Mangroves are an important coastal ecosystem that is essential for the prevention of soil erosion, as their dense root networks hold the consolidated soil in place. Their roots protect the form of nurseries for juvenile prawns and fish, by offering shelter from larger predators.Mangrove forests in Sri Lanka are disappearing due to many reasons such as land clearing for the construction of houses, hotels, factories, and boat landing areas. Further, over-exploitation by coastal communities for fuel wood, stains for nets and sails, and timber for buildings have increased the threat to this valuable coastal ecosystem. Thus, it is essential to preserve this vital ecosystem to ensure the better delivery of forest services and goods for local communities and to conserve the local biodiversity. TCP’s first Mangrove Rehabilitation Programme was launched to conserve and manage mangrove resources with the help of the local communities.