Mangrove forest along East Coast being affected by human impact

Those who attended the workshop (NAREI photo)

Garbage dumping, harvesting and grazing of livestock are three main issues  affecting the mangrove forest along the East Coast Demerara foreshore.

These issues were highlighted during a one-day workshop held by the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI)

A release from NAREI yesterday said that the event was attended by a total of 23 community volunteers, Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) officials and mangrove rangers last Saturday at Cove and John.