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atlas from surveys done by GEER
foundation and GEC (Gujarat
Ecology Commission, now this is
merged into GEER foundation),
as well as by using Google earth
imagery and compulsory ground
truthing, the potential areas
for plantation of mangroves
are identified. Based on the
targets allotted under the state
schemes as well as CSS (Central
Sponsored Scheme) schemes,
the geotagged polygons where
plantation is to be undertaken
are prepared. This is followed
by preparation of a ‘Treatment
map’ document, containing
all the technical details as per
the provisions of the plantation
model, based on which the
plantation of mangroves is done.
Contribution of mangroves
in improving coastal
ecosystems, biodiversity and
marine life:
Marine Life: Mangrove
roots act as natural surface
for egg laying for many fishes,
crustaceans, crabs and other
marine life, this would result
in the hatchlings growing in
a safely sheltered area with
enough detritus food availability.
Habitat for Birds and
Other Wildlife: Mangroves
provide nesting, roosting, and
feeding sites for resident and
migratory birds, reptiles, and

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