Mangrove Management Research Articles

Analysis of Total Mangrove Carbon Stock Degradation in Kendari Bay

Mangrove ecosystems are one of the blue carbon ecosystems in the coastal region. Mangroves can assimilate high carbon and can save carbon in the long term. Settlements and various centres of community activities have developed on the coast of Kendari Bay, which drastically decreased mangrove vegetation. Research on blue carbon placed in mangrove forests is vital to be carried out to determine changes in regional conditions in the coastal region. Spatial modelling is used to estimate the degradation of blue carbon stocks. A remote sensing data is required for producing spatial and temporal maps. InVEST (Integrated Assessment of Ecosystem Services and Sacrifices) can be used for mapping and modelling total carbon stock changes based on land cover changing in Kendari Bay. Carbon stocks can be calculated through spatial and temporal mapping in InVEST with past, present and future scenarios. Spatial dan temporal maps form InVEST can be considered in determining policies related to mangrove management and making more appropriate decisions in managing Kendari Bay area.

The Joola civilization and the management of mangroves in Lower Casamance, Senegal

The mangrove ecosystem is one of the most productive in Casamance and the most important biomes in Senegal. This threatened ecosystem is found on the banks of Casamance river and along its tributaries, known as the bolong or inlets. The importance of the mangrove ecosystem results from its biodiversity and its ecological, economic and socio-cultural in particular functions ritual places, totem cockpit, etc. The Lower Casamance mangroves are the site of diverse traditional representations and activities of the Joola society, including prohibitions on the cutting of mangroves and seasonal restrictions on the harvesting of oysters in restricted access. We conducted research designed to understand the practices associated with the use of mangroves by the Joola society. The methodology we used is a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches. Semi-structured informal and individual interviews, as well as field observations were carried out. The results of our research show that mangroves are considered sacred by the Joola and that the practices they conduct in these areas are governed by very strict and traditional rules. These practices are animated by various representations that crystallize their behaviors in totems, taboos, rituals and the sacredness of natural spaces. However, with the adoption of monotheistic religions notably Islam and Christianity, certain prohibitions and beliefs that have preserved these spaces are disappearing and that mangroves are deteriorating. Therefore, traditional methods of in situ conservation must be preserved in order to ensure the protection of mangrove ecosystems. This article highlights the importance of Joola customs and practices and reviews traditional methods that have favored the conservation of parts of the mangrove.

GF-5 Hyperspectral Data for Species Mapping of Mangrove in Mai Po, Hong Kong

Hyperspectral data has been widely used in species discrimination of plants with rich spectral information in hundreds of spectral bands, while the availability of hyperspectral data has hindered its applications in many specific cases. The successful operation of the Chinese satellite, Gaofen-5 (GF-5), provides potentially promising new hyperspectral dataset with 330 spectral bands in visible and near infrared range. Therefore, there is much demand for assessing the effectiveness and superiority of GF-5 hyperspectral data in plants species mapping, particularly mangrove species mapping, to better support the efficient mangrove management. In this study, mangrove forest in Mai Po Nature Reserve (MPNR), Hong Kong was selected as the study area. Four dominant native mangrove species were investigated in this study according to the field surveys. Two machine learning methods, Random Forests and Support Vector Machines, were employed to classify mangrove species with Landsat 8, Simulated Hyperion and GF-5 data sets. The results showed that 97 more bands of GF-5 over Hyperion brought a higher over accuracy of 87.12%, in comparison with 86.82% from Hyperion and 73.89% from Landsat 8. The higher spectral resolution of 5 nm in GF-5 was identified as making the major contribution, especially for the mapping of Aegiceras corniculatum. Therefore, GF-5 is likely to improve the classification accuracy of mangrove species mapping via enhancing spectral resolution and thus has promising potential to improve mangrove monitoring at species level to support mangrove management.

Sustainable mangrove ecosystem management policy in Muaragembong coastal area, Bekasi District - Indonesia

Mangrove ecosystems in the Muaragembong Coastal Area have been used for aquaculture and ecotourism activities that provide benefits for increasing community income. In an era of technological disruption, the opportunity for ecotourism development is getting bigger. But on the other hand, there is a condition of the status of mangrove ecosystems that have been bad, which has an effect on the decline in environmental quality. This condition is because it has not been supported by management policies in Bekasi. Knowing the importance of the mangrove ecosystem, it is necessary to study of sustainable mangrove ecosystem management policy. The purpose of this study is to formulate a sustainable mangrove management policy. By using the method of descriptive analysis, super impose analysis and SWOT analysis, the results show that the management of mangrove ecosystems can be done by: (1) establishing the mangrove ecosystem area as an area designed in the spatial plan, (2) intensifying the program. mangrove ecosystem to improve the function of mangrove ecosystems; (3) increasing the role and community in managing mangrove ecosystems; (4) developing facilities and infrastructure that support the development of sustainable ecotourism activities. Through this, results can be expected for the Bekasi District Government in the context of managing the mangrove ecosystem in the Muaragembong Coastal Region successfully.

Mangrove species diversity, stand structure and zonation pattern in relation to environmental factors — A case study at Sundarban delta, east coast of India

The forest structure and its relation to environmental parameters of Sundarbans, largest mangrove habitat in India, are presented. Quadrat method was used to analyze the vegetation-environment interaction and structural maturity of mangroves. Floristic studies revealed twenty-seven mangrove species including the critically endangered Sonneratia griffithii and endangered Heritiera fomes. Based on Importance Value Index, Avicennia marina, Excoecaria agallocha, Avicennia officinalis and Avicennia alba were designated as the most important species. Higher diversity indices were observed (Shannon index, ranged from 4.2-1.8; Pielou’s index, 0.96-0.91) revealing greater species diversity and even dispersion of mangroves in Sundarbans. Stem density varied from 133 to 19333 ha−1 and individual basal area 0.4 to 13.4m2ha−1. A very low Maturity Index Value was recorded indicating a low degree of structural maturity. Most of the vegetation parameters (density, species diversity index, β diversity) and few of the edaphic parameters (pH, grain size, total carbon) were found to be in better condition; however, salinity showed significant negative correlations with vegetation characteristics. The study revealed a mixed species composition with intermediate structural development indicating a growing forest in Sundarbans. The data evolved in the study would be fundamental in site-specific management and conservation efforts of mangroves in this world heritage site.

Floristic Structure, Diversity and Edaphic Attributes of Mangroves of the Andaman Islands, India

The mangroves of Andaman and Nicobar Islands are considered as one of the finest vegetation in India with respect to species composition as well as structure. However scientific information on the influence of edaphic attributes on the structure of Andaman mangroves are lacking. Hence, we assessed the floristic composition, structural attributes, zonation pattern and its relation to edaphic variables of mangroves of the Andaman islands. Quadrat method was employed to estimate the different structural variables and multiple regression analysis to explain the influence of edaphic variables over structural attributes. Floristic analysis of 420 quadrats (10x10m) revealed a mixed species composition with 28 true mangroves in Andamans, of which Avicennia officinalis, Rhizophora apiculata, and R. mucronata were designated as the most important species based on the importance value index. Stem density varied from 133 to 14,000 ha−1 and individual basal area 0.07–78.75 m2 ha−1, further, most of the mangrove habitats showed very high stand basal area. Relatively higher Maturity Index Value was observed indicating high structural maturity in Andamans. Species zonation pattern typically varies based on the tidal inundation. Multiple regression analysis revealed the importance of soil pH, silt, total carbon, total Nitrogen and salinity in shaping the structure of Andaman mangroves. The data evolved in the study would be valuable in the site-specific management and conservation approaches of mangroves in Andamans.

Sustainability ofTeredo navalis Land Environmental Management Strategies in the Pandemic Era COVID-19

The Wailukum Mangrove Ecosystem requires a community based environmental management strategy. The purpose of this study was to analyze the characteristics of mangrove roots and stems in medium tide zones, the dominance index ofTeredo navalis Land environmental management strategies in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. This type of research is a case study. The research location is divided into two points, namely in the North and South. Sampling using the line transect method. Root and stem samples were observed using the quadratic method. The results of this study found that there are three types of mangroves that live in the medium tide zone, namelyRhizophora mucronata(Lamk.)Rhizophora apiculata and Rhizophora stylosa Griff. Characteristics of roots and stems have gaps and brittle easily. The dominance index ofTeredo navalis Lon the roots and stems is in the low category with the index range 0.01-0.62. Strategies that need to be used for environmental management of mangroves in Wailukum, East Halmahera Regency, are to open employment opportunities for the community, organize socialization and training of silvofishery systems for workers, make regulations to control community-based mangrove use and monitor violations of mangrove management.

Community mapping and vegetational analysis of the mangrove forest in Calabanga, San Miguel Bay, Philippines

Mangrove forests in Philippines have been noted for years to be continuously dwindling in terms of forest cover and diversity. The reasons behind these unfortunate events are the unabated illegal activities in the mangroves albeit the enforcement of laws and policies pertaining to its conservation and rehabilitation. For several decades, the Philippine government had been implementing programs and projects aiming to bring back the once pristine and productive mangrove areas through reforestation of denuded areas in the country. However, assessment is needed to evaluate whether these efforts have positively impacted coastal areas. This paper presents the current vegetational condition of selected reforested mangrove areas in Calabanga, San Miguel Bay, Philippines. Fifty-six (56) quadrats measuring 10x10m were established strategically in four (4) randomly selected rehabilitated mangrove sites. The overall results show that ten (10) mangrove species were recorded andRhizophora apiculataandRhizophora mucronatagot the highest importance values of 111.59 and 105.96 respectively. This only shows that mono-specific mangrove species were considered during the rehabilitation of the areas set aside the environmental parameters affecting survival rate and the ecological diversity of the mangrove forest. A framework was developed to guide the local government in developing their sustainable mangrove management plan.

Mangrove management strategy to support fisheries in Mangunharjo Village, Semarang City

Mangrove ecosystems have unique characteristics and forms and have functions and benefits as a development resource both as an economic resource and an ecological resource that has long been felt by the people who live around the coastal area. In the last few years, mangrove ecosystems in Mangunharjo Urban Village have been continuously under pressure due to human activities. The main factors causing mangrove damage, namely: (1) Pollution, (2) Conversion of mangrove ecosystems into ponds and (3) Excessive logging. Mangunharjo Village has brackish water fishery potential by having a pond area of ± 10.45 hectares. The research method used in this research is to use a descriptive research method. The data collection technique used is the study of literature. The results showed that the condition of mangrove ecosystems in Mangunharjo Subdistrict decreased from 1990 to 1995 by 50%, but began to increase again in 2002 to 2015 by 18.42%. Mangrove species found in this study were Rhizophora sp, Avicennia sp, Xylocarpus sp and Bruguiera sp. Mangunharjo mangrove ecosystem has the highest density of mangrove species, namely Avicennia sp. As for the results of the analysis of the extent of mangrove ecosystems on the coast of Mangunharjo with the results of fisheries production, it shows that during the period before abrasion the farmer's income was IDR 1,000,000.00 / day these conditions continue to decline to IDR 100,000.00 to IDR 30,000.00 / day until early in 2000.

Teknik Penilaian Multidimensi untuk Mengevaluasi Keberlanjutan Pengelolaan Hutan Mangrove di Pulau Kangean Provinsi Jawa Timur

Mangrove forests in Kangean Island have ecological, economic and social functions and benefits that must be managed to ensure the sustainability of mangrove forests. This study aims to determine the status of sustainability of mangrove forest management in Kangean Island. The research method used the Multidimensional Scaling (MDS) approach through the Rapid Apraisal for Kangean Mangrove Forest (Rap-KMforest) technique, to evaluate the sustainability of mangrove forests in a multidimensional manner. The results showed that the sustainability status of mangrove forest management in Kangean Island are varied, included the moderately sustainable category (51.40) on the ecological dimension, lack of sustainability (45.50) on the economic dimension, lack of sustainability (36.95) on the social dimension, and moderately sustainable (51.32) on the institutional dimension. Lever attributes whose effects are very sensitive to the sustainability of mangrove forest management are: (1) canopy density; (2) types of land use; (3) market of mangrove forest products; (4) funding of CSR support; (5) social conflict; (6) level of community education; (7) community knowledge about mangrove forests; (8) education about mangrove forests; (9) involvement of community institutions in mangrove management; and (10) formal institutional performance in mangrove management.

Coastal Community Perception of Mangroves in Suli Subdistrict, Luwu

Mangrove forest in the coastal area in the Suli subdistrict is one of the sources of livelihood for the local people. The objective of this research is to analyze the public perception of the coastal community towards mangrove forests. The analysis was carried out using a questionnaire-multilevel scale with the level of assessment that refers to the Likert scale. The questionnaires, which were disseminated to 100 respondents, contained questions about the public perception in the coastal mangrove area. The questions were divided into 5 part questions, namely: 4 questions for the public perception towards ecological functions, 7 questions for community participation, 5 questions for economic benefit, 5 questions for social and culture, and 5 questions for government regulation. The results revealed that the average of public perception towards the ecological functions of mangrove was good, with a value of 4.11 (in category 4). The public perception towards public participation was also good, with a value of 3.69 (in category 4). Moreover, the public perception about the economic benefits of mangrove was quite good, with a value of 3.37 (in category 3). The social and culture was quite good, with a value of 3.32 (in category 3). Finally, the public perception towards government regulation (law enforcement) was good, with a value of 3.57 (in category 4). Based on the results, the average value was 3.61, which means that mangroves management is good (in category 4) based on the perceptions of a coastal community in the Suli Subdistrict. The level of education does not affect the perception of the importance of mangrove management. This was caused by the existence of local wisdom, which considers that mangroves are the nails of the earth that can prevent coastal abrasion. This local wisdom is maintained up to now, where the local community formed a group of mangrove lovers that aims to plant and conserve mangroves.

PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT PESISIR DESA TELUK PAMBANG KECAMATAN BANTAN KABUPATEN BENGKALIS MELALUI PENGELOLAAN DAN PEMANFAATAN EKOSISTEM MANGROVE SEBAGAI EKOWISATA BERBASIS KEARIFAN LOKAL DAN EKONOMI KREATIF

The activity was carried out in Teluk Pambang Village, Bantan District, Bengkalis Regency. This activity is due to the local community's lack of awareness of the importance of managing and utilizing mangrove ecosystems that have ecological, social, and economic functions. The purpose of this activity is to provide a comprehensive understanding to the community about the importance of mangrove forest management and utilization to maintain environmental balance in coastal areas, the prospect of economically valuable mangrove ecotourism, providing knowledge of the importance of local wisdom values as a support for the attractiveness of mangrove ecotourism development, and the importance of forming a tourism awareness group as a form of active community contribution in utilizing the potential of sustainable community-based ecotourism. This activity's target is the community living in Teluk Pambang Village, especially the Mangrove Management Group and the Local Government. The implementation method starts with the survey and implementation in the field. This activity involved 12 Riau University students from various disciplines. The results obtained from this activity are the active participation of the community to participate in identifying potentials and ideas for developing Mangrove ecotourism and establishing partnerships with the Village Government and mangrove management groups in the context of community empowerment through the management and utilization of mangrove ecosystems as ecotourism based on local wisdom and creative economy in Teluk Pambang Village.

Present Status on Distribution, Biodiversity and Management of Indian Mangroves

Globally, mangroves are one of the most productive and threatened ecosystems situated within the intertidal zones of tropics and subtropics. Mangrove ecosystem of India is unique with the highest record of biodiversity, gifted with the mangrove genetic bliss at Bhitarkanika, and wildlife threatened species in the Sundarbans. They act as a guardians of juvenile stock and important source of livelihood for coastal communities andprotect from storm surges and tsunami. Mangroves are also a great source for carbon sinks and sequester the high amount of CO2. Mangrove ecosystems are vulnerable to various anthropogenic actions such as industry, agriculture, solid waste dumping, aquaculture ponds, construction of buildings and infrastructures. In recent years, the conservation of mangrove reserves and habitats has assumed great significance in developing countries. This article deals with the present status of mangroves biodiversity, conservation and management strategies for restoration of these fragile ecosystems.

Call for a collaborative management at Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve, Malaysia: An assessment from local stakeholders’ view point

Effective management of a socio-ecological system (SES) requires a good understanding of: (i) ecosystem functionality, (ii) interactions between social and ecological units, and (iii) stakeholder perceptions and activities. Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve (MMFR) covering 40,200 ha in Peninsular Malaysia is under silvicultural management (with a 30-year forest rotation cycle) for charcoal and timber production since 1902.The aim of this study is to assess the perceptions of (select) local stakeholders on the ongoing mangrove management of MMFR. Earlier, Huge et al. (2016), using Q methodology, identified three main shared perceptions, called discourses: (1) Optimization- ‘keep up the good work, but keep improving’, (2) Change for the better- ‘ecotourism & participatory management for sustainability’, and (3) Continuity – ‘business as usual is the way to go’. The current study is a follow-up to Huge et al. (2016) and reports on a survey which assessed the degree of support of the local stakeholders towards those three management discourses. The core statements of each discourse were presented as questions and then ranked by the participants.Based on the findings of the survey, the local stakeholders were clustered into three main working categories: (i) charcoal and timber workers, (ii) fishermen and (iii) service providers. The interviews held with 114 stakeholders indicated that discourse (2) ‘change for the better’ is the most popular (supported by 72% of the participants) regardless of the stakeholders’ working category. This discourse voices the involvement of local people in decision making, adopts participatory management, and encourages diverse mangrove-based economic activities beyond mere charcoal and timber production.Single-use management (focusing only on maximising charcoal and timber yields) was perceived as not equitably benefiting all local stakeholders.The insights of this study can guide the managers of Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve to improve the sustainability and the local support base for the existing mangrove management regime, e.g. by promoting diverse livelihood options for the local stakeholders.

Ecosystem mangrove management in urban area: case study mangrove Kali Adem Jakarta Indonesia

Mangrove forests are part of coastal ecosystems that have a high level of vulnerability when faced with urban areas. The Kali Adem mangrove forest is one of the mangrove rehabilitation sites in the urban area. Rehabilitation efforts were initiated by Komunitas Mangrove Muara Angke (KOMMA) and PT. Pembangkit Jawa Bali-Unit Pembangkitan (PT PJB-UP) Muara Karang in 2010. The location was initially a garbage pile that was successfully cleared and planted with 37,000 mangrove seedlings. Administratively the site is located in Pluit, Penjaringan District, North Jakarta City, DKI Jakarta Province. Primary data were collected from field observation and interviews. In addition to that, secondary data, such as the high-resolution satellite World View’s image was utilized to analyze the dynamic of the landscape. Data analysis was carried out with qualitative descriptive methods to determine the influence factor of the successfulness of rehabilitation efforts. According to this study, the success of rehabilitation efforts in Kali Adem was influenced by several main factors including land stability, the certainty of land ownership, availability of mangrove seeds, and stakeholder involvement. Kali Adem biophysically formed from the sedimentation process and has the potential to disappear, the stability of the land must be maintained by the physical structure. The certainty of land ownership is one of the eligibility criteria for rehabilitation efforts. The availability of mangrove seeds is one of the factors that will determine the success of mangrove management. Mangrove management requires cooperation and participation by all levels of government and the involvement of the parties. Through the synergy of these factors, Kali Adem has successfully become an ecotourism area called Eco-marine Tourism.

A stakeholder analysis of sustainable mangrove management in Kwandang, Sub-district of North, Gorontalo District

Stakeholder analysis is a necessary step to design sustainable mangrove management. Such analysis was conducted to identify related stakeholders that involve in the initiative. The purpose of this study was to identify and map the stakeholders in sustainable mangrove management and describe their role and main duty. The research was conducted in Kwandang sub-district of North Gorontalo District. In this study, we found 13 stakeholders consist of 6 key players, 2 subject and 4 context setter. Stakeholder’s analysis is an effective approach to identify and map interest and power of each actor prior to designing a mangrove management program. The status of each actor can be used as an input for developing and designing the management system that can fulfill interests and needs of each actor. It will also ensure that the design can be actually implemented in the ground.

Analysis of sustainability ecosystem mangrove management in Pangkah Wetan and Pangkah Kulon Villages Area, Ujungpangkah District, Gresik Regency, East Java Province

Mangroves provide several important functions such as gatherings, nurseries, living areas, and eating habitats. The best management plan designed for the conservation of mangrove wetlands must be considered as well as an ecological and social facility. The purpose of this study was to analyze the sustainability of mangrove ecosystem management from the ecological, economic, social, institutional and technological dimensions using the MDS (Multi Dimension Scaling) method through the RAP-MANGROVE (Rapid Assessment for Mangrove) approach in Pangkah Wetan and Pangkah Kulon Villages, Ujungpangkah District, Gresik Regency, East Java Province. The results of the study show that the sustainability index of the mangrove ecosystem in the Pangkah Wetan Village for ecological, institutional, and technological dimensions are less sustainable, while for economic and social dimensions are sufficiently sustainable; while in the Pangkah Kulon Village for ecological, social, institutional, and technology dimensions are sufficiently sustainable, while for economic dimension is sustainable. Based on the results of leverage analysis, it shows attributes that are very sensitive to the sustainability status of mangrove ecosystems, for the ecological dimension are fauna diversity in mangrove ecosystems, and coastline changes. The sensitive attributes in the economic dimension are a type of direct use mangrove ecosystems for community, and contributions mangrove ecosystem to increasing labor; while in social dimension are mangrove ecosystems damaged by community and community access to utilize mangrove ecosystems. The sensitive attributes in the institutional dimension are involvement of community institutions regarding mangrove ecosystem management and the existence of sanctions for violating regulations in the mangrove ecosystem; while in technological dimension are processing techniques for mangrove products, and the techniques for capturing biota in mangrove ecosystems. The results of the Monte Carlo analysis show that the overall dimensions in this study are adequate and valid (indicated by the difference between MDS and Monte Carlo <5%), while the Goodness of Fit analysis shows an S-stress value of <0.25 for each dimension, so the RAP-MANGROVE model in this analysis it is a good model and can be used to analyze the accuracy of the sustainability of mangrove ecosystem management.

Mangrove use and management within the Sine-Saloum Delta, Senegal

Laura Gallup, David A. Sonnenfeld, Farid Dahdouh-Guebas. Mangrove use and management within the Sine-Saloum Delta, Senegal. 2019.Mangroves constitute one of the most complex and productive ecosystems in the world. This study explores mangrove use and management within the Sine-Saloum Delta, Senegal. It utilizes field-based, mixed research methods, drawing primarily on quantitative survey data, supplemented with qualitative data from semi-structured interviews, personal communications with villagers, and participant observation from August–December 2013. Research results indicate that use of dead mangrove wood for fuelwood is the most important extractive use of mangroves within the Delta. Fish, clam, oyster, and shrimp collection is the second most important use of mangroves in the region. Senegal's Forest Code Law notwithstanding, ambiguity remains in mangrove management and adequate means are lacking for protection of mangroves within the Delta. Study results show that mangrove reforestation is a robust activity in the region, and that financial incentives from international organizations and NGOs are significant in motivating community involvement. Study results suggest that mangrove plantings may have a low survival rate, however further investigation is needed.

Geospatial Modeling of Blue Carbon Ecosystem Coastal Degradation in Jakarta Bay

Jakarta Bay is shallow water which is used for various activities, currently experiencing environment, soil,and sediment degradation. Jakarta Bay experienced rapid development, population growth, increased economic activity and utilization of coastal resources. The development of Jakarta Bay is carried out to balance land necessity and overcome the problem of land subsidence through reclamation and construction of sea dikes. Ecosystem services arethe contribution of various interrelated ecological structures and functions, mangrove ecosystems provide services as an important part of the carbon cycle. Mangroves use CO2 for photosynthesis and store it in Biomass and sediment stock. Mangrove ecosystems in Jakarta Bay have been degraded and deforested due to land conversion for settlement, facilities, and other activities, in line with the increasing population. The calculation of the service value of mangrove ecosystems is limited to economic valuation and descriptive account, geospatial modelling has not been widely carried out, this has caused widespread and temporal unknown data on ecosystem services. The Coastal Blue Carbon geospatial modelling used in this study requires land use classification data input based on the interpretation of Landsat satellite's images and global carbon deposits in mangrove ecosystems while carbon prices are based on Social Cost Carbon (SCC), Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and International Voluntary Market Price (IVMP). This study produced a map of the dynamics of carbon stock, sequestration, emissions, accumulation and net present value of carbon. The output of these maps is expected to be a referencefor sustainable mangrove management, coastal area planning optimization with mangrove ecosystem protection so it can be part of climate change mitigation efforts in Jakarta Bay.

Valuing mangrove biodiversity and ecosystem services: A deliberative choice experiment in Mida Creek, Kenya

Mangrove degradation threatens the capacity of these important ecosystems to provide goods and services that contribute to human wellbeing. This study uses a deliberative choice experiment to value non-market mangrove ecosystem services (ES) at Mida Creek, Kenya. The attributes assessed include “shoreline erosion protection”, “biodiversity richness and abundance”, “nursery and breeding ground for fish”, and “education and research”. Unpaid labour (volunteer time) for mangroves conservation was used as the payment mechanism to estimate willingness to pay (WTP). Results suggest that respondents were willing to volunteer: 5.82 h/month for preserving the mangrove nursery and breeding ground functions to gain an additional metric ton of fish; 21.16 h/month for increasing biodiversity richness and abundance; 10.81 h/month for reducing shoreline erosion by 1 m over 25 years; and 0.14 h/month for gaining 100 student/researcher visits/month. The estimation of WTP for mangrove ES provides valuable insights into the awareness of local communities about the contribution of mangrove forests to ES delivery. This knowledge could assist decision-making for the management and conservation of mangroves in Mida Creek and its environs.