Mangroves of Kerala - a Fast Disappearing Asset

The pecularities in the distribution of mangrove vegetation found in the coastal tracts of the country in general has been dealt with special reference to Kerala. A brief historical review of the literature on Kerala mangroves has been given and distribution of mangroves in Kerala has been described in detail with few classified list of species appended. The present ecological status of the mangrove vegetation has also been dealt with The factors which lead to the destruction of the mangrove vegetation have been indicated and rehabilitation measures urgently required have been suggested.