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On the land and in the sea: a global review of the governance and tenure dimensions of coastal mangrove forests

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This literature review provides a general picture of the legal and governance frameworks that relate to the use and management of mangrove forests globally. It highlights challenges typically encountered in the governance and tenure dimensions of mangrove forest management. This review is part of a study that includes selected case studies in Indonesia and Tanzania.
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    Publication year

    2016

    Authors

    Rotich, B.; Mwangi, E.; Lawry, S.

    Language

    English

    Keywords

    mangroves, governance, forest management, carbon sequestration

    Geographic

    Indonesia, Tanzania

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