Mangrove Enrichment Planting
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Coastal resilience
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Healthy Wetland Nature
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Vibrant Coasts and Deltas
May 2025
As part of the TKMAP initiative, the Bamboo Wave Screen plays a crucial role not only in reducing wave impact but also in creating a sheltered environment for mangrove regeneration. Building on this, a series of enrichment planting efforts have been carried out to accelerate the recovery of the degraded mangrove ecosystem.
To date, 950 mangrove seedlings have been successfully planted in the protected zone behind the permeable bamboo structure. These efforts were made possible with the enthusiastic participation of over 200 local community members and university students, showcasing a strong spirit of collaboration and environmental stewardship.
What makes this initiative unique is the active involvement of a women-led local group who carry out weekly Monitoring and Maintenance (M&M) of the planted seedlings. Their work includes checking the survival rate, removing barnacles and other pests, and securing support sticks to ensure the young mangroves remain upright and stable.
Thanks to these combined efforts, the planted seedlings have achieved a remarkable 80% survival rate, a significant improvement compared to previous attempts in unprotected areas. This result clearly highlights the sheltering effect provided by the Bamboo Wave Screen and demonstrates the effectiveness of integrated, nature-based approaches in coastal restoration.
Together, the Bamboo Wave Screen and mangrove enrichment planting form a vital part of a resilient coastal ecosystem, while empowering local communities to become long-term guardians of their environment.
