Indonesia replanted mangroves on Flores in 2013; 10 years later, restored forests supported 10 fauna species and stored up to 70 Mg CO2 per hectare
- Image AI generatedIndonesia’s Flores Island was the site of a mangrove reforestation project launched in 2013, with native seedlings planted along the coast between Ende and Sikka.
- Ten years later, researchers surveyed restored areas at Bangkoor, Kolisia and Talibura to assess plant and animal diversity, carbon sequestration and energy storage.
- The study recorded 10 mangrove species and 10 fauna species across the three sites.
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- Image AI generatedIndonesia’s Flores Island was the site of a mangrove reforestation project launched in 2013, with native seedlings planted along the coast between Ende and Sikka.
- Ten years later, researchers surveyed restored areas at Bangkoor, Kolisia and Talibura to assess plant and animal diversity, carbon sequestration and energy storage.
- The study recorded 10 mangrove species and 10 fauna species across the three sites.
Sources: Times of India