Status of Mangroves in Malaysia is a successor to the book with a similar title that was published in 2020. The current publication is an update on the status, extent and distribution of mangroves in Malaysia. The concept of this book is similar to the previous one, where the latest information on mangroves are included to expose the reader to the richness of our priceless, pristine mangrove ecosystem in Malaysia.
Abstract: Status of Mangroves in Malaysia is a collection of reports from research studies and activities related to mangroves and its ecosystem throughout Malaysia. The studies were conducted mostly by Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM), and Sabah Forestry Department (SFD) that work in fields relevant to mangroves. Chapters that are included in this book were written by experts in their respective disciplines, which encompass, but not limited to the fields of mangroves ecology, geospatial related technology and methods, management, marine and aquatic life, community activities, and hydrodynamics sciences. This book was published under the support of Technical, Research and Development Committee (JTRD), which is chaired by FRIM, where most of the studies related to mangroves are funded by this committee, through the Malaysian Plans funds. The Current edition of Status of Mangroves in Malaysia is also published as a successor to the book with a similar title that was published in 2020. After 4 years, the status of mangroves reported in this book provides updates on the current extents and distribution of mangroves in Malaysia. The concept of this book is similar to the previous one, where varieties of knowledge and information related to mangroves are included and introduced to expose readers about the richness of our priceless, pristine mangroves ecosystem in Malaysia. Thanks to all contributing authors, the JTRD that funded some of the research and to individuals that have been involved directly or indirectly in the production of this book.
