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Mangroves for coastal defence: guidelines for coastal managers and policy makers

Author Spalding, M., McIvor, A., Tonneijck, F.H., Tol, S. & van Eijk, P.
Year of publication 2014
This practical guidebook summarises the findings of the reviews and provides practical management recommendations to coastal zone managers and policymakers. It helps the reader to assess the risk context in a target area, to define hazard-specific mangrove management interventions and to incorporate these in risk reduction strategies, climate change adaptation protocols and broader coastal development planning. Case studies provide practical examples of mangrove management approaches and references to background information, practical tools for risk assessment and mangrove management are provided throughout the book.
Type of Tool
Directives. manuel, trousses pour les formateurs
Scale of Application
Forest Management Unit
Region
Global
Biome
Tropical
Forest Type
Mangroves and coastal forests
Primary Designated Function
All
Management Responsibility
All