

- Understand the autecology (individual species ecology) of the mangrove species at the site;
- Understand the normal hydrologic patterns that control the distribution and successful
- Assess modifications of the original mangrove environment that currently prevent natural
- Design the restoration program to restore appropriate hydrology and, if possible, utilize
- Only utilize actual planting of propagates, collected seedlings, or cultivated seedlings after
- Understand normal hydrology of the area
- Assess modifications to hydrology or added stress;
- Restore or create normal hydrology.
- Seed Sourcing/Stocking
- Plant mangroves as needed

- Blocked tidal exchange that might prevent secondary succession from occurring,
- Lack of groundwater
- Shoreline abrasion and lowered substrate level


