A successful approach to mangrove ecosystem restoration in the Mauritanian side of the Senegal River Delta

A mangrove restoration project in the northernmost part of West Africa's Senegal River Delta demonstrates successful ecosystem recovery through community engagement and innovative techniques. The study, conducted over three years, planted 42,000 mangrove seedlings using chicken and goat manure as biological fertilizer, achieving a survival rate that allowed trees to reach approximately 2 meters in height within two years. This approach, implemented in the Banc d'Arguin National Park—a fragile desert environment—shows promise for similar restoration efforts in arid regions. The project's participatory method and use of locally available resources highlight a scalable model for mangrove conservation, particularly in areas affected by large-scale water management projects like the Manantali and Diama dams, which had previously disrupted inland mangrove ecosystems.

Zeggaf Tahiri, A. (2023). A successful approach to mangrove ecosystem restoration in the Mauritanian side of the Senegal River Delta. https://doi.org/10.31223/x5j372