Mangrove forest

Friends, with the help of today's article, we are going to tell you about the Mangrove Forest. Mangrove forest holds a special importance in any country. Today we are going to know about Mangrove Forest in detail. So let's start this article without delay

Mangrove forest define?

Mangrove forests is a group of trees and shrubs that are the ecosystem found in the coastal area, that is, whatever the coastal areas on the coast of the sea, if there is a forest agriculture ecosystem found there, we call it mangrove. Mangroves are a specific type of forest that grows in the low oxygen soil areas of the costal region, these forests can survive in saline water.

Many mangrove forests can also be recognized by their dense roots because you know that salty water is found in the costal areas, that is why half of the roots of mangrove forest trees are submerged under water and half the root is spread on the ground.

About mangrove forest

We have learned above that what is mangrove forest, so let's know more about mangrove forest

If the location of mangrove is seen in the world map, then it is a suitable place between 24° North to 38° South, where mangroves grow. In simple language, it means from 24° North to 38° South. In between comes the tropical and subtropical zone. And it flourishes among them and mangroves develop. The seeds of trees found in mangrove forests grow only on their twigs. Mangrove forests cover 1% forest area in the world. If we talk about the forest of South Asia, there are about 3% mangrove forests found there.

Three types of mangrove trees are found in mangrove forest.

• Red mangrove :-  The red mangroves that grow mostly on the coastline, they are found there.

• White Mangrove :- Those that are white mangrove are longer than red and black mangrove.

• Black mangrove :- Black Mangrove requires more oxygen. It is also found on the coastline but it requires more oxygen than Red and White Mangrove.

There are three types of roots found in mangrove forest.

• Prop :- The root which is under water is called prop.

•  Air :-  The roots that live above the ground are known as air.

• Stilt :- The stilt which is the root starts coming out from the stem itself (Banyan seeds)

Mangrove forest benefits

Helps in stabilization of the coastline Reduces carbon dioxide The complex roots of mangroves help to slow tidal waters and also keeps storms in balance. Mangrove trees have the ability to filter and inspect organic waste. They will provide fisheries livelihood to the community. This is all the benefits of having a mangrove forest.

Where are mangrove forests found in India?

In India, mangrove forest is found in sundarvan, Mahanadi, Krishna-Godavari, Gujarat, Ratnagiri, Goa, Kaveri delta, Andaman and Nicobar etc.