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| Title: | Mangroves of Kenya: The effects of species richness on growth and ecosystem functions of restored East African Mangrove stands |
| Authors: | Huxham, M.
Kairo, J.G.
Skov, M.W. |
| ASFA Terms: | Mangroves
Ecosystems |
| Issue Date: | 2003 |
| Abstract: | Mangrove forests are unique ecosystems which provide a range of important goods and services.
However, they are suffering high rates of destruction around the world, and will be one of the
first ecosystems affected by the predicted sea level rise. This project aims to establish re-planted
experimental plots of mangroves in cleared areas. Experimental treatments will consist of plots of
three different tree species, along with all possible multi-species mixtures and unplanted
controls. Volunteers will assist in planting mangroves, and in measuring a range of biological
and physical parameters relevant to important ecosystem functions, such as productivity and
growth rates, susceptibility to disease, faunal abundance (of fish and crabs) and sedimentary
chemistry. In addition, single species stands will be planted in high wave impact areas to record
the effects of trees on sediment dynamics (erosion/deposition). |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/715 |
| Related document: | http://www.earthwatch.org/expeditions/huxham/huxha... |
| Appears in Collections: | Miscellaneous
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