Is scientific knowledge necessary for effective management of mangrove ecosystems?

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There were about 140 participants join Youth Camp Activity- “Youth Network Succeed in Mangrove Conservation” in Trat Mangrove Demonstration at Ban Prednai School, Thumbol Huang Nam Klow, Trat province. From 25 to 28 July 2007 (3 days, 2 night) . 106 Students from 15 schools in TratProvince were main target group for increasing mangrove awareness and conservation among youth people in Trat Mangrove Demonstration Site. The main aim of this activity was to increase knowledge in natural mangrove resources and mangrove conservation to youth people, adding, enhanced awareness in mangrove conservation. To promote Mangrove Conservation network among youth people and moreover produce young blood leader in Mangrove conservation at Trat Mangrove Demonstration that was expected from this activity.

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CD-ROM "Mangrove's ABC" unveiled recently

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China National Forum on Mangrove Wetland Held in Beihai, Guangxi in Sept 7-8th, 2007

BEIHAI, SEPT 13th -- A high-profile forum on mangrove wetland was opened in Beihai City in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region last Friday. 203 PARTICIPANTS, who were from mangrove administrative institutes, research institutes, universities, NGOs and media agencies in China mainland, Taiwan and Hongkong, attended the forum.

After the theme speeches of Mr. Chen Kelin from Wetland International, Dr. Lin Guanghui from Institute of Botany, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Mr. Luo Yongkui from Guangxi Provincial Forestry Administration and Dr. Fan Hangqing from Guangxi Mangrove Research Center, the participants were divided into 2 groups and have hearted discussions over the topics "Mangrove and Coastal Wetland Ecological Security" and "Mangrove Conservation, Restoration and Sustainable Utilization". During the discussions of one day(two half days), 25 participants delivered their reports and shared their experiences and viewpoints with others.

Besides, visiting on Guangxi Mangrove Research Center, Beihai Mangrove Plant Fine Breed Nursery, Daguansha Urban Mangrove Wetland, Beihai college of Beihang and Silver Beach were arranged at the morning of Sept 8th.

On the forum, 203 participants from all over the country, drafted, discussed and eventually agreed on an announcement-BEIHAI DECLARATION. In the BEIHAI DECLARATION, development of propagation and education on wetland conservation, promotion of public awareness, boosting of management ability and monitoring level, were called on in the nation; coastal wetlands along Beibu Gulf were suggested being brought into the general develop planning of Beibu Gulf as strategic environmental economic resources; state government and local government were appealed to promulgate and amend laws and regulations regarding mangrove wetlands protection; accelerating on communication and collaboration with ASEAN countries, to develop a “GREEN” Beibu Gulf Zone were also proposed in the BEIHAI DECLARATION.

Themes

Mangrove and Coastal Wetland Ecological Security

Mangrove Conservation, Restoration and Sustainable Utilization

Host

Wetland Protection Administration Center, State Forestry Adimistration, P.R.China

Guangxi Provincial Forestry Administration
Guangxi Mangrove Research Center/Guangxi Marine Environment and Coastal Wetland Research Center

Organizer

Guangxi Mangrove Research Center/Guangxi Marine Environment and Coastal Wetland Research Center
Beihai Municipal Forestry Administration

Co-organizer

The Department of Land and Recourses of Guangxi(Guangxi Oceanic Administration)
Guangxi Provincial Environmental Protection Administration

Guangxi Academy of Sciences

Guangxi University
Department of Science and Technology of Guangxi
China Beihai Municipal Government

Funded

Guangxi Provincial Forestry Administration
UNEP/GEF-SEPA
UNDP/GEF-SOA

Preparatory Committee/Organization Committee

Chairman

Ma Guangren,Director of Wetland Protection Administration Center, China State Forestry Adimistration
Luo Yongkui,Vice Director of Guangxi Provincial Forestry Administration
Fan Hangqing, Director of Guangxi Mangrove Research Center

Vice-Chairman
Su Yong, Guangxi Provincial Forestry Administration
Lu Changyi,Xiamen University
Wang Wenqin, Xiamen University
Zhou Haolang, Guangxi Mangrove Research Center
Huang Rifu, The Department of Land and Recourses of Guangxi
Zhong Bin, Guangxi Provincial Environmental Protection Administration
Chen Bo, Guangxi Academy of Sciences
Wen Yuanguang, Guangxi University
Chen Yuyu, Beihai Municipal Government

Media

Liang Siqi, Xinhua News Agency

He Gensheng, Science Times

Ma Shun, Wenweipo(Hongkong)

Xu Haiou, Nan Guo Zao Bao
Lu Di, Beihai People’s Radio

Hanjian, Beihai TV Station

Chen Liang, Central People’s Radio, P.R.China
Lv Xin, Guangxi Daily
Qiao Lili, Radio Guangxi

Tang Xiangpin, Nan Guo Zao Bao
Huang Zhijun, Legal Daily
Qin Lin, Nanning Evening Paper
Huang Donghua, Planet Radio Guangxi

Hong Yuyu, Beihai TV Station
Wu Jinhui, Beihai TV Station

Lin Yexia, Beihai Daily
Zeng Chuchao, Beihai TV Station
Qin Bin,Radio Beihai

Chen Jiacai,People Daily Online

Yang Jiekui, Planet Radio Guangxi

Wen Liang,Guangxi TV Station

Fang Wenhui, Guangxi TV Station

Ma Lili, China News
He Zhichan, Scientific Chinese
Lu Qiuchun, China News

The photo below is the group photo of most of participants.

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Photos of Opening Ceremony

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Theme Speeches

Photo 1: Dr. Lin Guanghui, from Institute of Botany, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Speech on Mangrove Research, Conservation, Status Quo, and Countermeasures

Photo 2:Mr. Chen Kelin, from Wetland International, Speech on Natural Hazard and Mangrove Conservation

Photo 3: Dr. Fan Hangqin, from Guangxi Mangrove Research Center, Speech on Smart Uses and Demonstration on Mangrove Ecosystem-Key for China Mangrove Ecological Construction on the Part of Regional Development Trends

Photo 4: Mr. Su Yong, from Guangxi Provincial Forestry Administration, Speech on To Strengthen Protection of Mangrove Wetland, Develop “Green” Beibu Gulf Zone

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Photos on the forum(delivering reports and discussing)

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Photos on the forum(delivering reports and discussing)

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Photos on the forum(delivering reports and discussing)

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Discussion and photos outside the forum