Mangroves - must they go?

UPDATE: Look at a snippet of our class presentations we did to communicate our findings and final decisions about the issue of mangroves in our local area. Go to our youtube site at youtube.com/room3kps and look for 'Mangrove Presentations' parts 1 and 2.

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We are studying the eco-system of estuaries through our topic scenario.

In New Zealand many people live close to estuary areas. They often enjoy the views and recreational activities in and around them. Over the years, our local estuary area, Oruamo (Hellyers Creek), has been used for water activities such as swimming, rowing, and sailing. More recently it has seen a large increase in mangroves, filling in what used to be a clear and open waterway.

A local long-time resident Marjorie Mumme has requested the council remove a large amount of mangroves from the surrounding estuary area to restore it to its former beauty. The North Shore City Council is requesting that you prepare an environmental report about the eco-system of the estuary to help inform a decision on whether they should or should not remove the mangroves. Include your recommendation with your report.