Deal #1794

Land area

Intended size

10 000 ha

Size under contract (leased or purchased area)

[2008] 1700 ha
[2011, current] 10000 ha

Size in operation (production)

[2008] 173 ha
[2009] 1700 ha
[2020] 1922 ha
[2021] 4656 ha
[2022] 7147.7 ha
[current] 7259.7 ha

Comment on land area

It started replanting mangroves in 2008 over a surface area of 173 hectares. intended size is 1700ha, increased to 10 000. According to data received from Madické Seck, GIS project manager at the Oceanium association, the objective of the project was to restore 7020 hectares with 4118ha in Sine-Saloum and 2902ha in Casamance. Today, the project covers an area of 7259.7ha for all areas combined.

Intention of investment

[2011, current] For carbon sequestration/REDD, Conservation (10000 ha)

Comment on intention of investment

The project is to accelerate the resettlement of mangroves in areas where it does not happen spontaneously. The restoration of an ecosystem producing fishery resources (fish, shellfish) and wood is the main benefit expected. Wood and fish for the communities.

Carbon offset project

Yes

Nature of the deal

Concession

Negotiation status

[2008] Concluded (Oral Agreement)
[2011, current] Concluded (Contract signed)

Comment on negotiation status

The approval of the Senegalese authorities (LoA) was obtained in March 2011. This approval is subject to a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding of 10 years between Livelihoods, oceanium and the Senegalese government.

Implementation status

[2008] Startup phase (no production)
[2009, current] In operation (production)

Comment on implementation status

The company started replanting mangroves in 2008--with 173ha planted. Increased to 1,700 hectares in 2009 and 4900 hectares in 2010 and 2011.

Contract farming

No

Not on leased / purchased (out-grower)

Yes

Not on leased area/farmers/households (out-grower)

[current] 200000