Action Project Mangroves: The Guyana Mangrove

GMAP has implemented several key initiatives to protect and restore Guyana's mangroves, including:

A unique philosophy of GMAP is that planting is the last resort . The project prioritizes "assisted natural regeneration." This means identifying degraded areas where the seed source (propagules) still exists but cannot take hold due to human interference (e.g., grazing or garbage dumping). By fencing off these areas and removing stressors, GMAP allows the forest to regrow itself, which results in a higher survival rate than nursery-grown seedlings. The Guyana Mangrove Action Project Mangroves

In response to these challenges, the Guyana Mangrove Action Project (GMAP) was launched to protect and restore Guyana's mangrove ecosystems. The project aims to: GMAP has implemented several key initiatives to protect

For decades, Guyana relied primarily on a 19th-century concrete seawall for protection. However, with 90% of the population living on coastal plains that are up to 1.5 meters below sea level at high tide, this wall alone was insufficient. Mangroves—specifically the Avicennia germinans In response to these challenges, the Guyana Mangrove

The project's success is rooted in its deep community engagement, particularly the empowerment of local women who make up over 80% of project participants. Nursery Networks