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Evaluation of Mangrove Ecosystem Importance for Local Livelihoods in Different Landscapes: A Case Study of the Hau and Hoang Mai River Estuaries in Nghe An, North-Central Vietnam

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  • Tuyen Thi Tran

    (Geography Department, Vinh University, Vinh 460000, Vietnam)

  • Kazuya Takahashi

    (Geography Department, Vinh University, Vinh 460000, Vietnam
    NPO Ecology and Regional Culture Studies Association, Ohmihachiman 523-0821, Japan)

  • Hiroaki Nishikawa

    (NPO Ecology and Regional Culture Studies Association, Ohmihachiman 523-0821, Japan)

  • Viet Ha Thi Nguyen

    (Geography Department, Vinh University, Vinh 460000, Vietnam)

  • Thuy Thi Hoang

    (Geography Department, Vinh University, Vinh 460000, Vietnam)

  • Thuy Ha Thi Nguyen

    (Geography Department, Vinh University, Vinh 460000, Vietnam)

  • Tai Khac Dau

    (Geography Department, Vinh University, Vinh 460000, Vietnam)

  • Vinh Thi Vo

    (Geography Department, Vinh University, Vinh 460000, Vietnam)

  • Du Dinh Tran

    (Geography Department, Vinh University, Vinh 460000, Vietnam)

Abstract

Mangrove ecosystems play an important role in local livelihoods in coastal regions of tropical and subtropical countries. However, in recent years, urbanisation changed the income structure of residents near mangroves. Different landscapes provide different job opportunities; thus, analysis of regional landscape patterns is important for understanding income structures. In this study, surveys on the income structure and landscape patterns of the surrounding areas of three mangrove sites were conducted in the Hau and Hoang Mai River estuaries in Nghe An Province, North-Central Vietnam. The results reveal that both natural and socio-economic landscape components affected income structure. The major occupations in the study area were agriculture, including husbandry, sea fishing, and trading. Land morphology and river type were the major factors influencing the income from agriculture, while coastline morphology primarily affected income from sea fishing. Community-based trading was carried out in the study area; thus, the population inside each administrative unit was a significant factor increasing income, while the retail market size in an area had significant negative effects, potentially due to the increasing number of competitors. Our study aimed to evaluate mangrove ecosystem importance for local livelihoods in relation to landscape patterns, and the results contribute to urban planning based on the conservation and sustainable use of mangrove ecosystems.

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  • Tuyen Thi Tran & Kazuya Takahashi & Hiroaki Nishikawa & Viet Ha Thi Nguyen & Thuy Thi Hoang & Thuy Ha Thi Nguyen & Tai Khac Dau & Vinh Thi Vo & Du Dinh Tran, 2023. "Evaluation of Mangrove Ecosystem Importance for Local Livelihoods in Different Landscapes: A Case Study of the Hau and Hoang Mai River Estuaries in Nghe An, North-Central Vietnam," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(4), pages 1-12, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:4:p:3843-:d:1074537
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