ZSL’s Mangrove and Beach Forest Rehabilitation and Conservation Training Programme
The importance and vulnerability of mangrove and beach forest ecosystems are recognized by international and local governments emphasizing on protecting and conserving mangrove and beach forest biodiversity. ZSL-Philippines has built a solid track record of more than 35 training courses on mangrove and beach forest rehabilitation over the past 8 years, graduating more than 1,400 participants from various government units and agencies, civil society organizations, academe, people’s organizations, and conservation enthusiasts.

The Training of Trainers (ToT) in Mangrove and Beach Forest Rehabilitation and Conservation was successfully delivered beginning in May 2015 to increase national capacity for effective mangrove protection and rehabilitation. Through this training the participants will acquire detailed understanding of the biology and ecology of mangrove and beach forest ecosystems, and enhance facilitation skills in conducting rehabilitation activities including species identification, nursery establishment, outplanting, monitoring, maintenance and community mobilization. A total of 176 mangrove practitioners from various institutions were trained since its inception.

Find out more about our courses and how to apply: 2018 MBFRC Training Application (1.68 MB)
Funded by Turing Foundation.