In 2001 a degradation of the mangrove stands in Egypt was noted also due to urbanization and lack of awareness. A small scale mangrove reforestation study was conducted in Sharm Elshiek, Nabq focusing on planting, transplanting, monitoring and evaluating mangrove stands with integrating the main beneficiaries, the local communities. The rehabilitation resulted in the regeneration of the stands and an overall growth increase in the occupancy area was recorded.