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19. Mangrove Establishment in an Artificially Constructed Estuarine Channel, Sungei Api-Api, Singapore

Authors : Suzanna Ramos, Patrick A. Hesp

Published in: Threats to Mangrove Forests

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

The artificial establishment and natural regeneration of mangroves at Sungei Api-Api, a man-made estuarine channel on the north eastern coast of Singapore, is examined. Several environmental factors affecting mangrove growth are briefly detailed, including: (i) slope gradients, (ii) salinity and tidal inundation levels, (iii) substrate type, and other factors such as tidal currents and propagule establishment. An analysis of the environmental factors affecting Sungei Api-Api mangrove growth indicates that successful growth is attained where: (i) fully saline, tidal inundation occurs over low slopes and (ii) the substrate comprises fine sediments. The artificial establishment of mangroves in a man-made channel is shown to be moderately successful in this area. The Sungei Api-Api trial project provides an excellent example of a potentially significant method by which mangroves can be conserved and reintroduced in urban and near urban tropical environments.

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Title: Mangrove Establishment in an Artificially Constructed Estuarine Channel, Sungei Api-Api, Singapore
Authors: Suzanna Ramos
Patrick A. Hesp
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Threats to Mangrove Forests
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-73015-8

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-73016-5

Copyright Year: 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-73016-5_19