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Mangroves: The ugly duckling
Ecosystems and climate change – From loathing to appreciating mangroves. Once seen as grim by the author in his childhood summers, he now recognizes their unique beauty and important environmental and social role. Mangroves protect against storms, provide diverse wildlife habitats, support fisheries, sequester carbon, filter water, and benefit local communities. Mangroves are marvellous.
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Secondary forests deserve reform school
Forests and climate change – From forgotten troublemakers to ecological saviours! Secondary forests, once dismissed, now offer hope in fighting climate change and promoting human well-being. Using reform school as a metaphor, the blog explores how restoration efforts, native species planting, and community involvement can rehabilitate degraded forests into thriving, biodiverse ecosystems.
