China lost more than 50% of its mangrove forests by the 2000s, now it has restored 22,500 hectares of the trees

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  China lost more than 50% of its mangrove forests by the 2000s, now it has restored 22,500 hectares of the trees

  China has made remarkable strides in restoring its mangrove ecosystems, committing to large-scale projects that have expanded coverage significantly. By planting and revitalizing thousands of hectares, not only has biodiversity surged, but the quality of these crucial habitats has also seen improvement. Robust legal measures now safeguard more than ninety percent of mangrove areas, complemented by the establishment of an international center focused on mangrove conservation in Shenzhen.

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