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How Abu Dhabi's passion for mangrove conservation began
Environmental conservation was in Abu Dhabi's DNA, says Australian researcher Dr Ronald Loughland, who helped spearhead the emirate's mangrove plantation project
Dr Loughland says between 1990 and 2021, the area of mangrove forests in Abu Dhabi increased by around 50 per cent.
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Jubail Mangrove Park between Al Saadiyat Island and Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The NationalAbu Dhabi plants 44 million mangrove trees since 2020
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