The villages of Victoria and Cove and John on the East Coast of Demerara are poised to benefit from their involvement in the mangrove restoration project.
Since the European Union-funded project came on stream last year, the Man-grove Action Committee (MAC) has been carrying out groundwork at the community level, to better inform villagers living in proximity to specific project sites of the importance of mangroves to the mainland and the economic benefits they stand to gain.
In this regard, teams from the mangrove secretariat have been visiting areas along the coastland to carry out interactive sessions, including workshops with residents of the communities. Since February,
