Restoration
Restoration
100
Why is restoration important?
storm mitigation, erosion prevention, wood, filtration, etc.
100
What percentage of mangroves is lost per year?
1%
200
What are three main problems with restoring mangroves?
Cost, effort, time, people etc.
200
Two main types of restoration
Natural and Artificial
300
What are some areas that have restored mangroves?
US, Australia, Africa, SE Asia
300
Ways to restore mangroves
Plant seeds or culture seeds
400
Some of what you should know before beginning restoration
Area, soil and water chem, threats, etc.
400
Ways restoration can be improved
Research area, understand area, plant all naturally available species, replicate experiments, laws, monitor areas, education
500
What are 3 of the 6 steps to restoring mangroves
Autecology, Hydrology, Estimated Disturbances, Site Selection, Hydrology Rehabilitation, Planting
500
What is one law that has been passed in FL to help mangroves thrive?
You cannot use/dump poisonous chemicals around mangroves areas
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