The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation has announced that 1,594 acres of area in the Kyunsu Township of Myeik District, Taninthayi Region, have been designated as Sakhanthit Island Protected Public Mangrove Forest, effective from 24 July 2024, under Section 6(e) of the Forest Law enacted in 2018.
The Ministry is committed to sustaining the mangrove ecosystem, enriching biodiversity, and establishing mangroves to protect against the effects of waves and storms as natural barriers. The goals include supporting the long-term sustainability of coastal areas, providing resources such as fish, crabs, and shrimp for local communities, preventing saltwater intrusion into inland areas, and improving mangrove ecosystem management.
By designating the new mangrove forest, the relevant departments will be able to conserve new species of mangroves, improve the ecosystem where fish, crabs, and shrimp thrive, and support the social and economic development of the local people. Mangroves are an essential component of the marine ecosystem, contributing to its stability and offering protection against natural disasters. — GNLM/TKO
