Activities proposed in the project are mainly focus on forestation, conservation and rehabilitation of Mangroves and involving the local community for the plantation of Mangroves on various selected/identified spots/sites in the proposed areas.

Objectives and Proposed Activities

Objective 1 : Conservervation and Plantation of Mangroves (Aviciena) on 500 acres.


Activity Streems
? Intensive survey of the area/spots/sites has to be undertaken before the plantation of Mangroves.
? Establishment of Nursery.
? Transplanting of nurseries to the proposed area.
? Plantation of Mangroves in the proposed areas.
? Establishing a Project Office.
? Hiring of a Project Staff.
? Purchasing furniture and fixture.
? Coordination meeting with forest department for the participation and technical support.
? Encourage local communities to plant and nurture Mangroves Tree.


Objective 2: Improve the livelihood of the local fisherfolk communities through sustainable use of mangroves

Activity Streems

? To create awareness about the Mangroves.
? Improved natural resources management (mangrove forest) of Shah Bunder.
? Improved livelihood security and equitable benefit sharing through better natural resources management practices (Mangroves) with the support of different stakeholders
Indicate impacts on participants / beneficiaries.

Along with the successful demonstration of GEF Conservation Mangroves Project will lead to impact as follows:


7.1: Related to Humans

? Health Impact:

The increasing number of Mangroves would have great impact in improving public health, especially rural coastal areas where health facilities are minimal.

? Social Impacts:

The social impact of Mangroves is to keep coastal environment neat and clean.

? Economic and Financial Impacts:

Mangroves will provide alternative livelihood opportunities.



7.2: Related to Environment

? : Land Related Impacts

Mangroves can reduce the pressure of sea erosion that will stop the salinity in the fertile lands.

? Air Related Impacts:

Mangroves can tolerate very high level pollution by sinking CO2 and to purify the air for the better health.

7.3: Demonstration Value

Project design revolves around the demonstration of the promotion and plantation of Mangroves for conservation of nature.

7.4: Experience Value

Lesson learnt during the implementation of project will be shared in the consultative meetings and seminars at district level. Experience will documented as a ready references for the future intervention.

7.5: Potential Risks

The targeted area is prone to sudden onset disasters such as tropical cyclones and floods. Such situation can create hindrances in achieving stipulated objectives and time frame.