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As the coastline of Monrovia and surrounding communities faces huge impact of Sea Erosion, there must be a government and citizen action to eliminate the negativity quickly. Our beautiful communities are slowly wearing away as a result of such factor.

The process of costal defense is very huge and may require a lot of funding, because it involves a mix of hard engineering work (rock revertments, breakwater, groynes) a possible beach nourishment or mangrove protection.
Of all these processes to safeguard Monrovia's coastline, I recommend the planting of coconut trees.
It is a recognized and cost-effective, nature-based method for coastal defense, as their strong root systems stabilize sand, reduce erosion from waves and wind, act as natural windbreaks, and can even offer protection against storm surges and tsunamis, though their effectiveness depends on dense planting and the presence of undergrowth.

This is a call for citizen action, we need to safe our environment against this huge impact of Sea Erosion. Activities such as illicit Beach mining is one of the major causes of Sea Erosion. Residents along the coast belt gathered sand from the beaches to build houses and shop and this is one of the key factors of this nightmare.

Benefits
Soil Stabilization: Extensive root systems hold sand and soil, preventing erosion.
Wave Attenuation: They can reduce wave energy and provide protection from storm surges, as seen after the 2004 tsunami in some areas.
Wind Resistance: Coconut palms are adapted to withstand strong winds and harsh coastal conditions.
Ecosystem Support: They provide food and habitat for various coastal organisms.

I will provide a comprehensive approach in support to my quest of planting coconut trees for coastal defense.

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