CONSERVATION : Ricoh’s Much About Mangroves programme sees 70 people planting 500 saplings within an hour
KUALA LUMPUR: A SLIPPERY terrain, insects and humid weather seemed to be the last thing on the minds of over 70 people who took part in Ricoh's mangrove rehabilitation programme.
The "Much About Mangroves" programme is part of Ricoh's "Go Eco with Ricoh" campaign and sees the company joining forces with the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) to rejuvenate the mangrove forest in Kuala Selangor.
There is indeed much to learn about mangroves. An integral part of the ecosystem, mangroves act as natural barrier against strong winds, waves and erosions while maintaining the water quality.
Mangrove forests are also home to a variety of life forms such as insects, fish, crabs, frogs, reptiles, birds, and monkeys, including vulnerable species like milky storks and silvered leaf monkeys.
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