Over the past few decades in Sierra Leone, thousands of acres of mangroves have been destroyed by erosion, construction and other man made threats. The forests are critical defences against flooding and their disappearance has left coastal communities struggling to maintain their ways of life. However, a new push is planting hope in the heart of millions. Caitlin Kelly, our correspondent in the region, has more.
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