Studies in the mangrove plantations and adjacent areas revealed little chance for the natural
development of a second rotation crop in the existing plantations. In some islands of Noakhali
Coastal Afforestation Division, gewa (Excoecaria agallocha) showed promising performance
towards development of a second rotation crop. Of the available saplings and poles, E. agallocha
alone constituted 35 and 70 percent respectively. Studies on the scope of natural regeneration of
this species for sustainable development of mangrove plantations may be undertaken.