The Present State of Mangrove Ecosystems in Southeast Asia and the Impact of Pollution: Indonesia

This report is a brief overview over the problems around the utilization and conservation of mangrove forests and the mangrove ecosystems in Indonesia. It describes the extent of the mangrove forests, its floral and faunal composition, and modes of utiliza- tion. Major factors and processes influencing the coastal zone are described, and some available data on pollutant analyses are given. The problems of various land uses and future waste problems are touched. Finally, suggestions for most urgent needs and pro- grammes in the field of mangrove ecosystem research are made. The Annex contains a bibliography of mangrove literature for Indonesia beyond the references of this report.