Club Wyndham Denarau Island is assessing the possibility of planting mangrove annually after successfully planting 2500 mangrove seedlings at the Natabua seaside in Lautoka.
Resort manager William Work said the initiative underscored its commitment to sustainable tourism and leveraged the critical role of mangroves in coastal protection and wildlife conservation.
“We are proud to lead by example in our mission to contribute to sustainable tourism and environmental conservation,” Mr Work said in a statement.
“By engaging our staff, club members, and the local community in this mangrove planting project, we not only aim to enhance our natural surroundings but also foster a deeper connection with the environment among our guests and residents.”
This initiative is a collaboration between the resort and the Ministry of Forestry which provided the seedlings.
The ministry is also reaching out to local community groups, including church and single mothers’ groups, and village youths selling mangrove seedlings, to collect seedlings for planting.
“Mangroves are essential in mitigating the effects of such weather events, serving as natural barriers that reduce erosion and absorb the impact of strong waves caused by cyclones.
Furthermore, mangroves create a unique ecosystem that provides vital habitats for a diverse range of local wildlife, contributing to biodiversity preservation.”
