THE mangroves in Brunei have remained relatively pristine despite alarming depletion rates in the region, said a forestry expert recently.
Sigit Sasmito of the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) said the sultanate’s mangroves, which are dominated by the rhizophora apiculata species locally known as bakau, were in good condition compared to areas in other ASEAN nations.
“I think this is good news, because in some countries like Indonesia, we have very high degradation of mangroves due to unsustainable shrimp farming,” he said.