Guidelines for Community-Based Mangrove Monitoring

A comprehensive study published in the journal Nature Climate Change has revealed that Guyana's mangrove forests store an estimated 15 million tonnes of carbon.

Key Findings

• Guyana's mangroves store approximately 188 tonnes of carbon per hectare
• Below-ground carbon in sediments accounts for 70% of total storage
• Intact mangrove areas store 40% more carbon than degraded sites