Publication Type: 
Video
Language: 
Chuukese, English, Japanese, Kosraean, Palauan, Pohnpeian
Country: 
Micronesia
Region: 
Asia/Pacific, Australasia
Intended Audience: 
General
Keywords: 
Management, Related Ecosystems
Organization/Author: 
Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service
Description: 

VHS-NTSC format, 10 minutes

Micronesian Mangroves explains how woodcutting can be managed to use and conserve the forest (briefly explains why mangroves are important to the environment, which trees to cut –not trees along river banks and at edge of sea, only cut in small patches, and take only wood that is needed). Good footage of communities. Content is specific to Micronesia.

Included with "Mangroves where we live".

Ordering Links
Order Email: 
Ordering Instructions
Ordering Instructions: 

Until further notice: videos are free to Micronesian residents; requests for more than one copy should include an explanation of the intended use of the videos; requests are limited to one copy for requesters from other regions.

For More Information Contact
Contact Address: 

Veronica Martinez
(publications clerk)
USDA Forest Service
1151 Punchbowl St., Rm.
323
Honolulu HI 96813
Fax (808) 522-8236

Contact Email: