Sankandi Youth Development Association
Gambia, Planting organisation
Active
(last check July 2022
)
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