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Planted mangroves can store 75% as much carbon as natural ones, study says

Published 12:42 on July 8, 2024  /  Last updated at 12:42 on July 8, 2024  / /  International, Nature-based, Voluntary

Planted mangrove forests can capture up to three-quarters of the carbon found in natural ones, according to a new paper, which could help better assess how many blue carbon credits can be issued from mangrove restoration projects.
Planted mangrove forests can capture up to three-quarters of the carbon found in natural ones, according to a new paper, which could help better assess how many blue carbon credits can be issued from mangrove restoration projects.


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