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#DidYouKnow that planting is the easiest step in mangrove restoration? The real challenge lies in monitoring their growth! 🌿 🔍 Why Monitoring Matters?  Monitoring allows us to track the growth of planted seedlings by regularly counting the number of leaves and measuring their height. This helps ensure that restoration efforts are on the right path and identify any issues early on. 🤔 What if We Find Dead Seedlings? During monitoring, if we find dead seedlings, we take action! This process is known in Bahasa Indonesia as “penyulaman,” where we replace the dead seedlings with new ones to maintain healthy growth. 💡 Key to Success? For successful mangrove restoration, it’s critical to plant in suitable sites. This means areas with solid sediment, protection from strong waves, good water quality, and minimal pests. And of course, plant healthy seedlings! By doing so, we give mangrove seedlings the best chance to thrive and restore our coastal ecosystems! #BCAF #BlueCarbonAcceleratorFund #MangroveRestoration #conservation #EcosystemResilience #BlueCarbon #SDG13 #SDG14 #mangrove #mangroves #coastal #ecosystem #carbon #climateaction #coastalecosystem #marine

Just published! This paper, led by Pak Rudijanta, aimed to elaborate on the periodical METT assessments applied across Indonesia Protected Areas. We then tried to understand what factors contribute to the METT score change across time and identify recommendations for future studies especially how we can use METT to know how well conservation objectives are achieved. Nugraha RT, Komara WY, Krisna PAN, Puspita OR, Muslich M, Mardhiah U, Marthy W. Evaluating the effectiveness of protected area management in Indonesia. Oryx. https://lnkd.in/gUyVHyt5

👋 Hey, did someone say HAY?🌾 Our GoodRich team got down and dirty with some serious hay mulching action! Just another day in paradise... 🌱🚜 Getting that mahi done are our lads Jason, Max, Jake and Takana, great work team! We are dedicated to protecting and preserving our environment through sustainable practices like hay mulching. This technique is crucial for controlling erosion, as it helps stabilize the soil and promotes the growth of vegetation on slopes and disturbed land. By laying hay over vulnerable soil, we create a natural barrier against wind and water erosion, safeguarding our landscapes and providing a fertile ground for new plant life to thrive. This practice plays a vital role in our efforts to restore and maintain healthy ecosystems, ensuring our landscapes are robust and resilient. www.goodrich.nz

“In addition to improving water quality, greenshell mussels can enhance biodiversity by providing a habitat for other marine organisms. This can lead to healthier and more resilient marine ecosystems.” Check out the video to learn more about the benefits of NZ Greenshell Mussels…..

Props to Choon Chyuan Low for this eye-opening piece about the realities of deforestation in Malaysia. While sustainability certifications often sound promising, the on-the-ground implementation can paint a different picture. Summary: This investigative report exposes mismanagement in Pahang's oil palm plantation projects (which are certified sustainable). Massive deforestation for PKNP's plantation has disrupted villagers' water supply and destroyed wildlife habitat. The oil palm plantation project suffers from poor yields because of encroachment by displaced elephants and yet, remains eight years on. Experts believe the "worst-managed oil palm plantation in Malaysia" remains a front for lucrative timber logging. Go read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gvgZNQCa

Building our resilience through world class strategic partnerships! These new partnerships will enhance our Mangaroa Incorporation resilience by fostering innovation, sharing risks, and leveraging diverse expertise to tackle challenges. They will enable us to access new markets, technologies, and resources, thus strengthening our ability to adapt and thrive in changing environments. Through systematically exploring Strategic Partner Alliances with Scion, Forest Research in Rotorua, NIWA in Hamilton and Plant & Food Research in Nelson, and others (watch this space for more...) Ministry for the Environment | Manatū mō te Taiao | Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) | Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | Callaghan Innovation | New Zealand Trade and Enterprise | Cawthron Institute | Scion | National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research | The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited | University of Otago | Maren Wellenreuther | Indrawati Oey | Volker Kuntzsch | Ian Rogers | Wayne Mulligan | Paul Te Poa Karoro Morgan CNZM, QSO, CFInstD | Siah Hwee Ang | Lawrence Meredith

Unlock the secrets of turning soil into gold with Eko Privilege! 🌱💰 Discover innovative strategies for monetizing your land holdings and maximizing returns. Join us as we delve into the realm of real estate wealth creation, turning potential into profit.  . . . . . . . . . #EkoPrivilege #SoilToGold #RealEstateWealth

Can Sustainable Planting Transform Lives and Conserve Traditions? Discover the inspiring story of Mr. Bidin Bin Loya, an independent oil palm smallholder of the indigenous Mah Meri heritage. In this short documentary, a collaboration between #MPOC and Wild Asia, witness how sustainable oil palm planting has transformed his life. See how his efforts have made his plantation greener, increased his income, and helped preserve his cultural traditions. Watch the video here: https://buff.ly/3QMQ1ya Share this post, and follow MPOC social media channels for more videos in the series! #SustainablePalmOil #MSPO

In addressing water challenges in Bali, Kopernik is supporting the Bali Watershed Management Coordination Forum (FORDAS Bali) to coordinate water preservation efforts among various stakeholders, aiming for integrated watershed management on the island. This initiative targets critical lands in the midstream to upstream areas of the Ayung watershed, one of Bali's major water sources spanning five regencies and one city. These areas are often compromised due to factors such as excessive groundwater extraction, reduced water reserves, and water and soil contamination. To sustain these efforts, we have implemented a Payment For Environmental Services (PES) system, compensating individuals or organizations for the environmental services they provide. We are inviting business owners or individuals to pledge in and support the initiative. Your participation is crucial in making a meaningful impact on water conservation efforts in Bali. Check out this post or visit https://lnkd.in/gb5ja9yT to learn more! #Kopernik #FindingWhatWorks #WaterCrisis #BaliWatershed #PES