The Forest Buddies |
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Save The Forests, Save Our Lives |
| Mangrove Forest |
| Mangrove ecosystems We will now learn more about how mangroves can protect us. The roots of the mangrove plants prevent soil erosion. They also reduce the impact of waves that hit the coast. Hence after the Tsunami in 2005, affected countries such as Sri Lanka, have taken steps to plant mangroves along the coast. The roots retard the tides. Sediment rich in nutrients are deposited here enabling much biodiversity to thrive. Mangroves support unique ecosystems with their complex root systems where algae and barnacles can be found. Mangrove crabs feed on the mangrove leaves. Don't miss the slide shows on "Kukup Island in Malaysia" and "The Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve" in the interaction section. It will help you appreciate the beauty and biodiversity of the mangrove forests. |
| Sources: |
| Goh Cheng Leong. (1998). The World's Natural Vegetation. (p. 42-54). Singapore: Federal Publications. Mangrove. (2008, March 13). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 14:39, March 15, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mangrove&oldid=197992997 |