Brazil Mangrove Project

Brazil Mangrove Project aims to restore coastal ecosystems by planting 100,000 mangrove trees across an estimated 5-hectare area. The initiative will focus on reintroducing native mangrove species, including Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove), Avicennia sp. (Black Mangrove), and Laguncularia racemosa (White Mangrove).

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Project Location

‍Brazil Mangrove Project – Restoration efforts will take place across 5 hectares of degraded coastal ecosystems in Brazil. Planting areas are carefully selected based on historical human impacts and natural ecological succession. Priority is given to abandoned salt and shrimp production tanks, as these degraded areas provide ideal conditions for mangrove recovery. Additionally, areas with regular high-tide inundation are preferred to ensure optimal wet soil conditions for mangrove establishment.

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Project Goals‍

The project aims to plant 100,000 native mangroves to rehabilitate degraded coastal ecosystems. Selected species include Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove), Avicennia sp. (Black Mangrove), and Laguncularia racemosa (White Mangrove). Key objectives include enhancing biodiversity, stabilizing shorelines, and improving ecosystem resilience to climate change.

A team of 8 dedicated planters will work over a 21-day period, planting an average of 6,000 propagules daily. Planting density will range from 10,000 to 30,000 propagules per hectare.

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Project Impact‍

This restoration initiative will help rebuild critical coastal habitats, strengthen coastal resilience, and support marine biodiversity. It also contributes to climate change mitigation through natural ecosystem regeneration.

A robust monitoring system ensures transparency and effectiveness:

  • Daily documentation of planting activities, including photos and data on collected and planted propagules
  • Weekly mapping to maintain accurate boundary records of planted areas
  • Continuous post-planting observations to assess mangrove establishment
  • Growth data collection six months post-planting to evaluate survival rates and ecosystem recovery

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