Mangrove conservation efforts flourish along Thoothukudi coast with over 140 hectares restored in four years
The Thoothukudi Forest Department has successfully restored 146 hectares of mangrove forests over four years to protect the coastline from erosion and storms. The project utilizes various government initiatives to enhance biodiversity and support local ecosystems.
Why it matters
Mangrove restoration is a critical strategy for climate change adaptation and protecting coastal communities from extreme weather events.
Thanks to sustained conservation initiatives of the Thoothukudi Forest Department, mangrove forests across 146 hectares in the coastal villages of Mukkani, Pazhayakayal and Punnakayal in the district have been restored and established in the past four years.
The restoration has been carried out under various initiatives including Green Tamil Nadu Mission, Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Conservation and Greening Project for Climate Change Response (TNGPCCR), Tamil Nadu Sustainably Harnessing Ocean Resources and Blue Economy (TN-SHORE) Mission and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
Mangroves in Thoothukudi district are of immense ecological and socio-economic significance, particularly along the river mouths, estuaries and coastal stretches. They serve as a natural buffer against coastal erosion, cyclonic storm surges, tidal inundation and saline intrusion.
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