The real mangrove threat
Politics
June 15, 2026
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CORAL SPRING, Trelawny — While mangrove loss is often associated with coastal development projects, Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change Matthew Samuda has argued that the biggest threat facing Jamaica’s mangroves is the unlawful harvesting for charcoal production.
According to Samuda, poverty reduction and economic development are critical to protect the country’s critical coastal ecosystems.
“The biggest issue affecting our mangroves is the illegal cutting of them to be used for firewood,” said Samuda.
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