Mangrove plantation experiments for controlling coastal erosion at Gazi Bay, Kenya.

The existence of zones parallel to the coastline, in most cases monospecific is evident in mangrove ecosystems. In Gazi Bay, there are nine mangroves species with Rhizophora mucronata mainly found in the second zone just after Sonneratia alba zone. With increased need for mangrove goods and services worldwide, there is a need to develop best possible ways of reforestation. A deforested area previously under S. alba was to be replanted in Gazi bay to control coastal erosion. However, due to the difficulties associated with the establishment of the species, R. mucronata was chosen as the next possible option.