The purpose of the project is to develop a participatory mangrove management model which will be replicable for application in other similar situations for macro level effect.
The main objectives of the project are:-
? To develop land based alternatives incluiding bamboo cultivation for local communities dependent on mangroves for firewood, fencing and house construction.
? To undertake training and capacity building exercises for local communities in sustainable utilization of mangroves by undertaking micro-enterprises with locally available resources.
? To create village level fund for sustainable livelihoods of communities and sustainable management of mangroves.
? To generate awareness on the importance of ecological benefits of mangroves as sancturies and nursery grounds for fishery resources and as barriers against cyclones and storms.
? To develop joing mangrove management plans involving the local communities and forest department for better management of forest in future.