The Minister for Natural and Tourism, Dr Damas Ndumbaro, told the legislature yesterday that wildlife authorities working with other security agencies thwarted 302 poaching attempts across the country’s wildlife protected areas.
Govt acknowledges WB support in tourism through REGROW project
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Govt acknowledges WB support in tourism through REGROW project
THE government has acknowledged the World Bank (WB) support to help boost tourism and people’s income through the Resilient Natural Resource Management for Tourism and Growth (REGROW) project.
Dr Allan Kijazi.
Through the ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism (MNRT), the government has received over 300 bn/- in loan funding from the International Development Association (IDA), housed by the World Bank.
Speaking here, the Permanent Secretary (PS) in the ministry, Dr Allan Kijazi said the support is to improve management of natural resources and tourism assets in priority areas of Southern Tanzania and to increase access to alternative livelihood activities for targeted communities.
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Minister wants Mikumi to uplift rhino numbers
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Minister wants Mikumi to uplift rhino numbers
The management of the Mikumi National Park management needs to strengthen efforts and work hard to restore rhino levels following extensive poaching and threat of disappearance of the species starting from the 1980s.
Dr Damas Ndumbaro.
Dr Damas Ndumbaro, the minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, issued the directive here yesterday at a meeting with the park management to chart out how to improve tourism and fight poaching.
He reminded the management that the park had a large number of rhinos but they were decimated due to rampant poaching.
In Tanzania, Survival of Giraffes Is Influenced by How Close They Live To Towns 06/03/2021
The giraffe (
Giraffa camelopardalis) is an iconic megaherbivore whose populations are declining across Africa, the only continent where they are found. Giraffe numbers have plummeted from an estimated 150,000 in 1985 to fewer than 100,000 today.
Like many species of African wildlife, giraffes face numerous threats. The biggest threats are hunting for bushmeat markets and loss of habitat due to deforestation and the spread of farms.
Giraffes shape and sustain healthy ecosystems. For example, woody plant spines, such as thorn trees, are a response to giraffe browsing. Giraffes are also a big attraction for tourists.