The role of mangrove swamps and their importance for a sustainability of coastal ecosystems in Uzi Island, Zanzibar

Šárka Zděnovcová

Bachelor's thesis

Abstract:

The aim of this thesis The role of mangrove swamps and their importance for the sustainability of coastal ecosystems in Uzi Island, Zanzibar is to give a structured overview of the topic of mangroves on a worldwide scale and on a local scale regarding a small Island which is called Uzi.It is essential to explain the importance of mangroves, the main definitions, the main conditions, properties, the main issues and propositions for solutions. This thesis is composed of chapters which explain the basic vital information there is to know to truly understand the special significance of mangrove swamps. The first chapter is introductory and describes the definition of mangroves and how they are different from other plants. Shining small light on their significant value to the coastal environments, what are their dominant properties and the important relationships towards the inter-connected ecosystems. Stating that the decrease of mangroves doesn’t only affect animals involved but the negative effects go deep beyond many obvious and affect coastal communities. The second chapter is a brief description of the objectives for this paper which gives a clear structure to the thesis. Chapter three is the main source of information and constitutes the vast majority of the thesis. A large part is describing mangrove distribution patterns, definitions, environment description, characteristics and properties of mangroves, interactions and mangrove adaptations on a global scale. On the local scale, there is more detail towards a specific area, in this case, Uzi Island including detailed mangrove inventory and tackled issues such as problems, threats, and danger. This section also includes existing case studies of the successful establishment of restoration and conservation strategies. Conclusions are drawn in chapter four, where the subject of evaluation takes place. Most important and significant facts where stated and previously set objectives have been evaluated if successfully reached its purpose or not. Overall a brief summary of the thesis was given to have a nice finish.

Keywords

mangrove forests, developing countries, restoration, global ecosystems

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 23. 4. 2019

Thesis defence

• Supervisor: Ing. Michaela Kolářová, Ph.D.
• Reader: Josef Holec, Ph.D.

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources

Bachelor programme / field:
Agriculture and Food / Agriculture and Food