Manuals
ZSL's team of mangrove researchers have published the following manuals:
Manual on Mangrove Reversion of Abandoned and Illegal Brackishwater Fishponds (2.92 MB)
ZSL Community-based Mangrove Rehabilitation Manual (10.27 MB)
Field guide to Philippine mangroves (3.43 MB)
Philippine mangroves chart (2.17 MB)
IUCN SSC Mangrove Specialist Group
Established in 2013, the IUCN SSC Mangrove Specialist Group (MSG) aims to support mangrove research and conservation projects by bringing together experts in the field to share their knowledge. Hosted by ZSL, the group aims to assess the conservation status of mangroves; identify, quantify and prioritise threats; and develop plans to conserve the most threatened species and habitats.
IUCN Mangrove Specialist Group Statement for 2014 World Parks Congress: Mangroves: Protect, Restore, Expand
People involved
Dr Heather Koldewey is the Head of Marine and Freshwater
Godofredo Villapando, Jr. is the Philippines Country Manager
Dr Jurgenne Primavera is the ZSL Chief Scientific Mangrove Advisor
Ana Pinto is the Conservation for Communities Projects Co-ordinator
Dr Nicholas Hill is the Conservation for Communities Technical Specialist
Surshti Patel is the Junior Conservation for Communities Technical Specialist
Partners and sponsors
Department of Environment and Natural Resources; Bureau of Aquatic Resources
Kindly sponsored by: Big Lottery Fund; GIZ ACCCoast initiative; Waterloo Foundation; Darwin Initiative; Turing Foundation; International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR); Philippines Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation, American Forests.
Mangrove and Beach Forest Training Course
ZSL-Philippines has built a solid track record of 21 training courses on mangrove rehabilitation over the past six years, graduating more than 1000 participants. Find out more about our courses and how to apply: 2019 MBFRC Training Application (1.78 MB)