MANGROVE FOREST OF PAKISTAN AND ITS IMPORTANCE

摘要

Mangroves are woody plant species that grow along tropical and sub-tropical coasts in a saline environment with typically anaerobic soils. They are mostly sheltered from direct sea waves and receive fresh water from inland sources for at least some parts of the year. Apart from their scenic beauty as coastal forest, they help to reduce the speed of fierce gales in tropical cyclones by acting as windbreaks and also provide food for various fish species in the estuaries.