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By: Haruna Kuyateh
The Nuimi National Parks in collaboration Department of National Park and Wildlife Management recently planted 280,000 mangroves propagles along the Sami coastal line of lower Nuimi, to help to restore ecosystem and generate income for communities along the coastal line.
The initiative is part of the department collaboration with NEMA CHOSSO agricultural project of building community resilience in mitigating effects of climate change.
Sarjo Manneh, said the restoration of marine ecosystems will provide cheap and affordable sources of nutrition to the population.
He reiterated that there is need for collection action and commitment to protect all designated protected areas from over exploitation.
Manneh calls on the communities along the wetland or on coastal line to be proactive in planting mangroves to create breeding ground for wildlife and seafood.
Officials of Nuimi National Parks Manager commended NEMA CHOSSO project and ANR for their unflinching support in strengthening community resilience building and the protection of natural resources.
The project is designed by Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) regional technical advisory committee (TAC) for the restoration of the marine biodiversity and eco systems functions and services as well as food security.
