Community-based ecological coastal rehabilitation using an ecosystem approach

To rehabilitate fragmented wetlands to improve their functions; e.g. enhanced absorption and filtration of sediments coming from badly-eroded degraded hills, thus protecting seagrass beds and coral reef in the Curieuse marine park.

Specific Objectives of Project:

Objective 1: To prepare Rehabilitation and Management plans for the marsh, mangrove, degraded shrubland and barren hill above the wetlands based on scientific data.

Objective 2: To rehabilitate and manage the wetlands and foothills at Pasquière (based on the above plans) to enhance ecosystem and enable development of sustainable activities, e.g. ecotourism, education and research.

Objective 3: To enhance understanding on the importance of ecological rehabilitation.

Objective 4: To train and enhance restoration skills and knowledge amongst local communities and participating organizations.