WWF’s mangrove restoration project in western Madagascar carried out restoration campaigns in January and February 2020 despite restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A total of 430,100 propagules were planted with local communities over an area of about 71.8 ha. An area of 102 ha was also protected to allow natural regeneration of mangroves. Local authorities are promoting the approach. All 7 municipalities involved in the project have drawn up municipal action plans that include mangrove restoration and 2 of them have already formalized these plans through a municipal decree validated and signed jointly by the mayor and the municipal councils.
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