FRA chief executive Jonathan Moore says this was done to account for the trees removed for the construction of the new Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge.

The Fiji Roads Authority has planted 5000 mangrove plants at the Suvavou Village Foreshore.

FRA chief executive Jonathan Moore says this was done to account for the trees removed for the construction of the new Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge.

Moore says 15 mangrove trees were removed to construct the Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge but 5000 samplings were planted.

The FRA says a healthy mangrove system is becoming increasingly important.

FRA staff, villagers, and volunteers from the World Wildlife Fund were part of this event.

According to FRA, the Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge is progressing well and is anticipated to be completed by early next year.