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"The Forest Department has undertaken a major initiative to restore mangrove
forests along the banks of 52 rivers and canals near the Sundarbans in Khulna.
This effort, inspired by the successful mangrove reforestation at Sheikh Russel
Eco Park, aims to combat the impacts of climate change by planting native
Sundarbans vegetation along these waterways.
In a model project at Sheikh Russel Eco Park in Batiaghata, mangrove
reforestation was carried out on five acres of land along a lake, using saline
water from the Rupsha River. This reforestation involved planting 4,000
mangrove saplings, setting a precedent for similar efforts in Khulna, Bagerhat,
and Satkhira districts.
The project, funded by the French Development Agency and implemented by IUCN
Bangladesh and the Forest Department, will focus on restoring mangrove forests
along 52 rivers and canals that flow through rural areas of Shyamnagar, Mongla,
Dakop, Koyra, and Morelganj, eventually entering the Sundarbans.
According to the Sundarbans West Division, this initiative is part of the
'Upper Sundarbans Restoration Program,' designed to enhance climate resilience
in the region. The rivers and canals, once teeming with freshwater and vital to
the Sundarbans' mangrove ecosystem, have seen diminished water flow due to
human activities such as deforestation, construction of embankments, and
installation of sluice gates. These activities have led to the decline of
mangrove forests along these waterways.
French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Bangladesh in September last year
highlighted the French government's commitment to supporting climate-affected
countries. Following his visit, the French Development Agency, with IUCN
Bangladesh's support, launched the 'Upper Sundarbans Restoration Program' to
mitigate the impacts of climate change on the Sundarbans and surrounding rural
areas."
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