Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction
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Why in news
A study highlights that global mangrove forests have shown a net recovery since 2010 due to increased legal protections and natural regeneration following major disasters.
Background
Since 2010, the world has gained more mangroves than it has lost. Significant recovery and reduced deforestation were noted in Indonesia and Myanmar following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and Cyclone Nargis.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceIndonesia and Myanmar were identified as key areas where reduced deforestation and protection spurred mangrove recovery.
- EnvironmentMangroves are noted for their role in protecting coastal communities and absorbing carbon dioxide.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the ecological and socio-economic significance of mangrove ecosystems in coastal resilience and the trade-offs involved in large-scale restoration efforts.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological trade-off: Potential for upstream environmental degradation caused by downstream mangrove expansion
- Climate mitigation: Mangroves as high-capacity carbon sinks and natural barriers against coastal erosion
- Policy-driven recovery: Impact of post-disaster legal protections on biodiversity conservation
Keywords: Carbon sequestration · Coastal resilience · Natural regeneration · Biodiversity conservation · Ecological trade-offs
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