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Are peri-urban mangrove forests viable? Effects of sewage pollution and wood exploitation on the structure and development of the mangroves of Mombasa (Kenya) Mohamed, M.O.S. (2008). Are peri-urban mangrove forests viable? Effects of sewage pollution and wood exploitation on the structure and development of the mangroves of Mombasa (Kenya). PhD Thesis. Free University Brussels. Laboratory of Plant Science and Nature Management: Brussel. 180 pp.

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Thesis info: Koedam, Nico, promotor Dahdouh-Guebas, Farid, promotor Kairo, James, promotor

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VLIZ: Open Marine Archive 142898 [ download pdf ]
Documenttype: Doctoraat/Thesis/Eindwerk

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Trefwoorden

Abundance Adaptation Biological phenomena > Regeneration Ecosystems Environmental factors > Anthropogenic factors Exploitation Fauna Flora Management Mangroves Materials > Wood Pollution Pollution effects Sewage disposal Socioeconomic aspects Taxa > Species Avicennia marina (Forssk.) Vierh. [WoRMS]; Rhizophora mucronata Poir. [WoRMS]; Sonneratia alba Sm. [WoRMS] ISW, Kenya, Mombasa, Tudor Creek Marien/Kust

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Mohamed, M.O.S., meer

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Abstract

The vegetation, functional and socio-economic aspects of the peri-urban mangroves of Tudor creek in Mombasa were studied. The mangroves of Tudor creek are degraded due to long-term impacts of unregulated wood harvest, raw domestic sewage pollution and siltation. The unregulated exploitation of mangrove wood by locals undervalues the ecosystem goods and services. However, despite being degraded, the mangroves of Tudor creek are still productive and are comparable to similar forests globally. The study further shows that raw domestic sewage may not have a significant impact on mangrove productivity, but may alter leaf nitrates content, with implication on nutrients cycling within the system. It is recommended that ‘adaptive management' is the best strategy to manage peri-urban mangroves. Valuing the ecosystem goods and services, and assigning legally binding responsibility on users may ensure the long-term sustainability of peri-urban ecosystems.

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