The forest division has kick-started the restoration and safety of the 1,600-hectare mangrove ecosystem outdoors Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) beneath the United Nation’s Green Climate Fund (GCF) in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district.
The venture, titled ‘Enhancing climate resilience of India’s coastal communities’, goals to revive ecosystems, together with wetlands and mangrove ecosystems in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Maharashtra.
Restoration
District Forest Officer M.V. Prasada Rao stated the venture started in January. “A total of 600 hectares of the mangrove ecosystem is being restored, whereas at least 1,000 hectares of the mangrove cover will be protected and conserved by engaging local communities.”
Mr. Prasada Rao advised The Hindu that ₹4.5 crore could be spent on the Coringa mangrove ecosystem. “Local communities, mostly fisherfolk, are being trained in alternative livelIhood opportunities to minimise their dependence on the mangroves.”
The ‘fish-bone’ technique could be used to revive the mangrove forests. Brackish water could be diverted to focused areas for the survival of the timber.
Source: www.thehindu.com