Mangrove Restoration in Cuero y Salado

Mangroves are a critical ecosystem in the protection of marine resources. Approximately 75% of salt water species such as fish, crabs and shrimp live, in at least one stage of its life, within the mangrove ecosystem. Worldwide, mangrove ecosystems are disappearing to make way for coastal development, livestock, and shrimp farms. Restoring these areas is key to increasing the strength of our coastal communities and to protect our marine resources.

The mangrove restoration project in the Cuero y Salado wildlife refuge works with local community members to reforest degraded areas using Analog Forestry methodologies. Key components include establishment of a community nursery where red, white, and black mangroves are grown, as well as other species associated with mangroves, such as Santa Maria, Zapoton, and River Almonds.

Current Documents:

Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods through Wetlands Restoration Using Analog Forestry in Honduras Overview of project & current activities August 2010 PDF     English | Español

Mangrove Restoration and Analog Forestry Workshop The second international workshop on mangrove restoration using Analog Forestry was held March 24 to 26, 2010. The workshop was attended by experts and beginners from Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, and Canada and was led by Dr. Ranil Senanayake of Sri Lanka, an expert in restoration of mangrove systems and the founder of the Analog Forestry methodology. Download the workshop proceedings

Visit the Cuero y Salado project site and some of the people involved in the mangrove restoration project by viewing the FBC produced vinette produced in 2009 at the first international mangrove restoration workshop.