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Importance of mangrove forests of India [1]

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Mangrove forests in India are unique to have spectacular coverage both in wet and arid coasts of the country with a record of 4011 biological species including the globally threatened species. In spite of growing threats, the mangrove area has been well protected in the last two decades due to strong policy, legal framework and governance.

Publication Date: 
01/01/2010
Journal of Coastal Environment [2]
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Mangroves [3], India [4], Biodiversity [5]
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