Status of Coastal Plantation in Chittagong Coastal Forest Division

Abstract

The study was conducted to highlight the status and beneficial role of coastal plantation in Chittagong Coastal Forest Division. Mangrove, non-mangrove and strip plantation were raised in 70 beats under12 ranges in the Division. Among all the Ranges, mangroves were dominant and cover an area of 46367.94 ha plantations. Coastal plantations damages during natural calamities but mostly damages by manmade activities which makes coastal areas more vulnerable to natural disasters. Mangroves and coastal forests play an important role to reduce the damages and protect human lives by acting as protective shield during extreme natural events. Coastal plantation provides benefits in terms of disaster mitigation, protection of lives and resources, living standard and resource development and preservation of environment.