Kenya Mangroves Restoration

No bridge, no problem! Getting to the planting site is an adventure of its own! Within the mangrove ecosystem are tidal streams that planters must cross on their way to the planting areas. Propagules in buckets—carried by hand and balanced on the head!

Propagules are the primary planting material for mangrove species such as Ceriops tagal. Before planting, community planters carefully collect, sort, and count the propagules to ensure accurate records and proper tracking of the planting materials.

Selected propagules are counted before planting to ensure accurate planting records, properly track each planter’s contribution, and ensure that all planters are fairly compensated for their work.