GOI-UNDP-GEF-GoAP EGREE Project support for Mangrove Restoration Programme in EGREE

In coastal region, the mangroves form the basis of the ecosystem and considered as “cradle of the life”. Hence, large scale restoration of this mangrove cover on a scientific basis can create the necessary impact on

the biodiversity and mitigate climate change. In the EGREE Region, the local Forest Department has been actively doing restoration of degraded mangroves by involving the local communities, voluntary agencies, NGO's and Corporate Sectors since 1987. A total of 1,577.64 ha area has been restored between 1987 and 2010 in the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary alone under different schemes. To restore the remaining mangrove habitat and to support the local Forest Department’s efforts on “mangrove regeneration for the betterment of biodiversity”, under the project, financial support was given to the local Forest Department to raise mangrove plantation in the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary and the adjoining Godavari Mangrove areas. The mangrove regeneration and restoration works were carried out in 30 ha area during 2012.

Click the below link for EGREE Newsletter Issue -1.

http://egreefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/EGREE-Magzine.pdf