Mangrove ecosystems of Asia : status, challenges and management strategies

The book provides an up-to-date account of mangrove forests from Asia, together with restoration techniques, and the management requirements of these ecosystems to ensure their sustainability and conservation. All aspects of mangroves and their conservation are critically re-examined. The book is divided into three sections presenting the distribution and status of mangrove ecosystems in Asia, the challenges they are facing, their issues and opportunities, and the management strategies for their conservation. Front Matter....Pages I-XVI Mangrove Ecosystem of Malaysia: Status, Challenges and Management Strategies....Pages 1-22 Distribution and Rarity of Rhizophoraceae in Peninsular Malaysia....Pages 23-36 Distribution and Current Status of Mangrove Forests in Indonesia....Pages 37-60 Mangrove Forests in Thailand....Pages 61-79 Philippines’ Mangrove Ecosystem: Status, Threats and Conservation....Pages 81-94 Distribution, Characteristics and Economic Importance of Mangrove Forests in Iran....Pages 95-126 Plant Diversity and Forest Structure of the Three Protected Areas (Wildlife Sanctuaries) of Bangladesh Sundarbans: Current Status and Management Strategies....Pages 127-152 Mangrove Fauna of Asia....Pages 153-197 Mangrove Forests of Timor-Leste: Ecology, Degradation and Vulnerability to Climate Change....Pages 199-212 Vulnerability of Mangroves to Climate Change....Pages 213-231 Impacts of Climate Change on Asian Mangrove Forests....Pages 233-256 Quantification of Soil Organic Carbon Storage and Turnover in Two Mangrove Forests Using Dual Carbon Isotopic Measurements....Pages 257-271 The Relationship Between Mangrove Deforestation and Economic Development in Thailand....Pages 273-294 Remote Sensing Technology: Recent Advancements for Mangrove Ecosystems....Pages 295-317 Management Strategies for Sustainable Exploitation of Aquatic Resources of the Sundarbans Mangrove, Bangladesh....Pages 319-341 Economic Sustainability for Halophyte Cash Farms in Urban Environments....Pages 343-371 Research and Development Activities Towards Sustainable Management of Mangroves in Peninsular Malaysia....Pages 373-390 Climate Change Adaptation: Management Options for Mangrove Areas....Pages 391-413 Managing Mangrove Habitat Expansion in New Zealand....Pages 415-438 Mangroves are Wetlands, not Forests: Some Implications for Their Management....Pages 439-453 Erratum....Pages E1-E1 Back Matter....Pages 455-471 Chapter 1: Mangrove Ecosystems of Malaysia: Status, Challenges and Management Strategies Chapter 2: Distribution and Rarity of Rhizophoraceae in Peninsular Malaysia Chapter 3: Distribution and Current Status of Mangrove Forests in Indonesia Chapter 4: Mangrove Forests in Thailand Chapter 5: Philippines' Mangrove Ecosystem: Status, Threats and Conservation Chapter 6: Distribution, Characteristics and Economic Importance of Mangrove Forests in Iran Chapter 7: Plant Diversity and Forest Structure of the Three Protected Areas (Wildlife Sanctuaries) of Bangladesh Sundarbans: Current Status and Management Strategies Chapter 8: Mangrove Fauna of Asia Chapter 9: Mangrove Forests of Timor-Leste: Ecology, Degradation, and Vulnerability to Climate Change Chapter 10: Vulnerability of Mangroves to Climate Change Chapter 11: Impacts of Climate Change on Asian Mangrove Forests Chapter 12: Quantification of Soil Organic Carbon Storage and Turnover in Two Mangrove Forests Using Dual Carbon Isotopic Measurements Chapter 13: The Relationship between Mangrove Deforestation and Economic Development in Thailand Chapter 14: Remote Sensing Technology: Recent Advancements for Mangrove Ecosystems Chapter 15: Management Strategies for Sustainable Exploitation of Aquatic Resources of the Sundarbans Mangrove, Bangladesh Chapter 16: Economic Sustainability for Halophyte Cash Farms in Urban Environments Chapter 17: Research and Development Activities towards Sustainable Management of Mangroves in Peninsular Malaysia Chapter 18: Climate Change Adaptation: Management Options for Mangrove Areas Chapter 19: Managing Mangrove Habitat Expansion in New Zealand Chapter 20: Mangroves are Wetlands, not Forests: Some Implications for their Management. "Mangrove ecosystems occur in the inter-tidal region between sea and land in tropical and sub-tropical latitudes and provide important ecosystem goods and services These forests help stabilize shorelines and reduce the devastating impact of natural disasters such as tsunamis and hurricanes They serve as breeding and nursing grounds for marine species, and are sources of food, medicine, fuel, and building materials for local communities However, these ecosystems have been declining at an alarming rate—perhaps even more rapidly than inland tropical forests—and much of what remains is in a degraded condition Habitat destruction through human encroachment has been the primary cause of mangrove loss The loss of mangrove habitats has resulted in a decline in fishery resources and biodiversity This book provides an up-to-date account of mangrove ecosystems in Asia as well as restoration and ecosystem management techniques to ensure the sustainability and conservation of the mangrove The book is divided into sections presenting the distribution and status of mangrove ecosystems in Asia, the challenges they are facing, the issues and opportunities arising from these challenges, and management strategies for mangrove conservation - Font no determinada Mangrove ecosystems occur in the inter-tidal region between sea and land in tropical and sub-tropical latitudes and provide important ecosystem goods and services. These forests help stabilize shorelines and reduce the devastating impact of natural disasters such as tsunamis and hurricanes. They serve as breeding and nursing grounds for marine species, and are sources of food, medicine, fuel, and building materials for local communities. However, these ecosystems have been declining at an alarming rate perhaps even more rapidly than inland tropical forests and much of what remains is in a degraded condition. Habitat destruction through human encroachment has been the primary cause of mangrove loss. The loss of mangrove habitats has resulted in a decline in fishery resources and biodiversity. This book provides an up-to-date account of mangrove ecosystems in Asia as well as restoration and ecosystem management techniques to ensure the sustainability and conservation of the mangrove. The book is divided into sections presenting the distribution and status of mangrove ecosystems in Asia, the challenges they are facing, the issues and opportunities arising from these challenges, and management strategies for mangrove conservation