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Mangrove vulnerability assessment methodology and adaptation prioritisation
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Ellison, JC, Mangrove vulnerability assessment methodology and adaptation prioritisation, The Malaysian Forester, 79, (1-2) pp. 95-108. ISSN 0302-2935 (2016) [Refereed Article]
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Abstract
Mangroves are vulnerable to climate change impacts such as sea-level
rise. Methods for the assessment of vulnerability of mangroves to climate
change impacts include initial review of existing information, forest assessment
of mangroves, spatial change analysis, ground surface elevations in and behind
the mangroves, relative sea level trends, sedimentation rates under mangroves,
adjacent ecosystem resilience, climate change projections and compilation of
local community knowledge. Results showing high vulnerability in any of these
can directly indicate the adaptation actions that are best prioritised. Actions
that reduce existing threats include improvement of local management,
improving legislation that facilitates mangrove protection and sustained use,
establishment of strategic protected areas and rehabilitation of degraded
mangrove areas. Direct adaptation actions include selection of "climate-smart"
species in rehabilitation and choice of protected areas, management actions to
promote sediment accretion in mangroves, and proactive planning for changed
conditions. Ongoing monitoring actions can continue to identify future trends.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | climate change, mangroves, ecosystem health, spatial changes, elevations, accretion rates, community surveys |
Research Division: | Environmental Sciences |
Research Group: | Climate change impacts and adaptation |
Research Field: | Ecological impacts of climate change and ecological adaptation |
Objective Division: | Environmental Policy, Climate Change and Natural Hazards |
Objective Group: | Adaptation to climate change |
Objective Field: | Climate change adaptation measures (excl. ecosystem) |
UTAS Author: | Ellison, JC (Associate Professor Joanna Ellison) |
ID Code: | 110764 |
Year Published: | 2016 |
Deposited By: | Geography and Spatial Science |
Deposited On: | 2016-08-12 |
Last Modified: | 2017-10-13 |
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