Harisyah's retirement plan: 25 hectares of mangroves and a village that won't wash away.

A Sumatran villager lost ground to the sea. So he planted mangroves

On Sumatra's eroding coast, former village head Harisyah leads mangrove restoration after losing land to the sea. Partnering with nonprofits, he aims to revive 25 hectares, involving students to ensure long-term care, while national targets fall short.

Source: A Sumatran villager lost ground to the sea. So he planted mangroves — Mongabay Conservation

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