Indonesia’s mangrove restoration bid holds huge promise, but obstacles abound

In the Indonesian village of Kun-kun, where illegal loggers once cut mangroves for timber, a new livelihood has come to the fore: crab fishing. “Without the mangroves, the crabs cannot grow well,” said villager Roslina, 50. “It has been a perfect habitat for crabs to live, together with other various fish and shrimp.” Roslina leads … Continue reading Indonesia’s mangrove restoration bid holds huge promise, but obstacles abound