Beach & Littoral Forests

Tanzanian coastline

Beach & Littoral Forests

Hardy palms and salt-tolerant trees growing right on the edge of the dunes.

RAFIKI / COAST

Beach & Littoral Forests

Hardy palms and salt-tolerant trees growing right on the edge of the dunes.

Shaped by salt spray, wind and sandy soils, beach forests host palms, shrubs and salt-tolerant trees. They provide important habitat for coastal birds and insects and act as a natural buffer, protecting inland areas from strong sea winds and storms.