Mangrove Forest Usability To Humans

      As an archipelago, Indonesia is one country with an area of ​​mangrove forest in the world. Mangrove forests have an important role and benefits that many either directly or indirectly to the surrounding environment, especially for coastal residents. In general, mangrove forests or mangrove has the definition as forests growing on swamps brackish water located on the coastline and affected by tidal sea water precisely in the beach area and around the mouth of the river, so the plants that live in the mangrove forest is unique because it is a combination of characteristics of plants that live on land and at sea. Here are some of the benefits and role of Mangrove Forests:

1. Preventing Sea Water Intrusion

     A sea intrusion events saline water intrusion into the mainland. Sea intrusion can cause ground            water becomes brackish so it is not good to eat. Mangrove forests have a function to precipitate          the     mud in the roots of mangrove trees so as to prevent sea water intrusion into the mainland.

2. Preventing Beach Erosion and Abrasion

    Erosion is the erosion of the soil surface by the flow of water while abrasion is an erosion of the         soil surface as a result of the pounding waves of the sea. Mangrove forests have roots that are             efficient in protecting the soil in coastal areas, so it can be protective soil erosion due to water.

3. As a deterrent and naturally filter

    Mangrove forests are usually filled with the roots of the mangrove trees and muddy. The roots can     accelerate the decomposition of organic waste that is brought into the territory pantai.Selain                 decomposing organic waste, mangrove forests can also help speed up the process of decomposition     of chemicals that pollute the ocean such as oil and detergent, and a natural enghalang against               strong sea breeze in certain seasons.

4. As a place to live and food source for several species

    Mangrove forests are also a suitable shelter for many animals such as lizards, turtles, monkeys,           birds, snakes, and others. Some types of marine animals such as fish, shrimp, crabs and snails are       also many live in this area. The roots of mangrove trees stick giving nutrients and become a                 nursery area for fish and invertebrate animals that live in the vicinity. Fish and shrimp caught in         the sea and in the coral before adults need protection from predators and a sufficient supply of             nutrients in this mangrove area. Various types of land animals shelter or stop by perch and forage       in mangrove habitat.

5. Role in the formation of the island and stabilizing coastal areas

    Mangrove forests are often said to be forming the mainland because of sediment and soil withheld       foster the development of the coastline from time to time. Mangrove expand the limits of the beach     and provide an opportunity for terrestrial plants live and grow in the mainland. For example, water-     borne fruit vivipar will settle at the bottom of a shallow, can develop and become a collection of         mangrove in the new habitat. In a long period of time this new habitat can be expanded into its           own island.

       Mangrove forests in Indonesia is not immune from environmental problems. Due to poor management, mangrove forest ecosystems in coastal areas endangered so it will accelerate the process of coastal erosion and in a few years, the shoreline will be faster shift to inland in Neighborhoods Aceh. In the face of this, WWF Indonesia fundraising for mangrove forest restoration project titled Save Mangrove #BirukanLaut. By donating some of the money, people can directly contribute to the planting and care of the mangrove areas. Moreover, with the holding of this crowdfunding will indirectly bring awareness to the public the importance of protecting coastal ecosystems, including mangrove vegetation.