native mangrove buffer

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40% Cut Flood Damage With Mangrove Buffers Climate Resilience

Mangrove buffers can reduce flood damage by up to 40%, offering a natural, cost-effective line of defense for vulnerable coastlines. By integrating these living barriers with community policies, towns can protect lives, property, and ecosystems while meeting climate-resilience goals. In the past three years, 500 mangrove seedlings have been planted