Sankandi Youth Development Association
Gambia, Planting organisation
Active
Project(s)
Community Mangrove Conservation and Restoration
Key Figures
200,000 Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) propagules planted along the Bintang Bolong river bank, near the Sankandi village.
Type(s) of vegetation promoted: Planted Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) with naturally regenerating Black mangrove (Avicennia germinans).
Local conditions: Sub-tropical climate, with a distinct dry and rainy (mid-June to September) seasons. The mangrove forests are aquatic environments, with strong tidal influence and saltwater intrusions.
Organisation
Full name: SYDA - Sankandi Youth Development Association
Official links:
Facebook pageContact details
Sankandiyouthdevass@gmail.com
+220 980 0280
Sankandi, Kiang West District, Lower River Region, 220 Sankandi, Gambia