Mangrove forests in Sri Lanka: An updated review on distribution, diversity, current state of research and future perspectives
Mangrove forests, which are well known for coastal protection and carbon sequestration, are
a very productive ecosystem found in estuarine and coastal areas in tropical and subtropical
latitudes. This study reviews the current status of mangrove ecology, management and
conservation in Sri Lanka. In 2015, Sri Lanka became the first nation to legally protect all its
mangrove forests; hence mangrove management in Sri Lanka may act as an important
exemplar for other nations. Mangroves are found sporadically in the coastal area of Sri …
a very productive ecosystem found in estuarine and coastal areas in tropical and subtropical
latitudes. This study reviews the current status of mangrove ecology, management and
conservation in Sri Lanka. In 2015, Sri Lanka became the first nation to legally protect all its
mangrove forests; hence mangrove management in Sri Lanka may act as an important
exemplar for other nations. Mangroves are found sporadically in the coastal area of Sri …
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