The Gambia is encountering a rapid population growth rate of 2.44% annually (2003 Census) ref; GBos. This growth in population coupled with corresponding urbanization, is exerting great pressure on our environment particularly in terms of energy consumption by the local communities. The effects of this pressure on our natural resource is evidence, especially in the North bank region ,western region and west coast region where there is limited forest cover as a result, the pressure on the mangroves is alarming, and Mangroves serves as a breeding place for fishes and a shelter for both migratory, resident and endangered species. Siltation in the wetlands is also major problems in the mangroves habitat that results to some of the dye-bikes, as well as salt intrusion. Some of these factors are linked to the inadequate knowledge of the locals who use the wetland resources, and poverty.

Implementation plan; The implementation of this project idea required stakeholder involvement and participation such as the local communities. The idea of managing planted areas through voluntary resource policing and regulating sustainable use shall be enforced by the Village Development Committees. Mangrove planting will be spearheaded by VDC with the technical support of WABSA, DPWM and Department of Forestry but members shall do the planting on the ground.

methodologies
Technical Approach and Methodology for Implementing Tasks.
The methodology will be a participatory approach where beneficiary rural communities will be involved throughout the implementation process. It will focus more on practical demonstrations, with few educational awareness programs using community radios and conducting village meetings