Coasts, Wetlands

Wetlands and Mangroves in the Saloum Delta, Senegal

Senegal Mangroves. Aerial view of mangrove forest in the Saloum Delta National Park, Joal Fadiout, Senegal. Photo made by drone from above. Africa Natural Landscape.
Senegal Mangroves. Aerial view of mangrove forest in the Saloum Delta National Park, Joal Fadiout, Senegal. Photo made by drone from above. Africa Natural Landscape.

The Saloum Delta in Senegal is a tropical mangrove ecosystem. It supports the livelihoods of more than 100,000 people, for instance by filtering water, providing fuel wood, and supporting fish stocks. Based on our SAVi assessment, the ecosystem services of the Saloum Delta are worth CFA 3,589 billion (EUR 5.47 billion) over 40 years. 

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