What are urban mangroves?

Urban mangroves are mangroves located in cities and residential areas. While urban mangroves may be highly impacted by humans, they continue to provide important ecosystem services, or benefits to society. In fact, due to their location, more people may benefit from these urban mangroves than from...

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Main Authors: Gabriela Reyes, Ashley Smyth, Laura Reynolds
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2022-01-01
Series:EDIS
Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/129426
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Summary:Urban mangroves are mangroves located in cities and residential areas. While urban mangroves may be highly impacted by humans, they continue to provide important ecosystem services, or benefits to society. In fact, due to their location, more people may benefit from these urban mangroves than from pristine mangroves, which are often located in protected areas. The following document describes the role of mangroves in urban areas. This document is intended for coastal residents, coastal resource managers, and urban planners who are interested in learning about mangroves and their importance in cities. Written by Gabriela Reyes, Ashley Smyth, and Laura Reynolds, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences; 4 pp. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss706
ISSN:2576-0009