Journal of Coastal Zone Management

Dominiko Orangi Okoth

Publications

• Research Article
  Performance of BMU in Mangrove Protection: A Case of Mlingotini Village in Bagamoyo District
  Author(s): Dominiko Orangi Okoth*Dominiko Orangi Okoth*
  
  This study was carried out to assess the performance of Beach Management Units (BMU) in mangrove protection in Bagamoyo district; A case of Mlingotini village in Zinga ward. The study anticipated to address the three specific objectives: To examine the strategies used by BMU towards mangrove protection at the study area, to examine the extent to which BMU has reduced mangrove destruction and to explore the challenges facing mangrove protection initiatives by BMUs. A total of 97 respondents were covered including 4 key informants. Findings from this study show that awareness on mangrove protection is still inadequate. Also the study established that, although BMU has reduced cutting of mangrove for various purposes, but there is still a significant destruction which needs to be addressed. The study established lack of environmental education, building materials, business activities, la.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2473-3350.1000410

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