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Tanzania pledges new natural resources protection offensive |
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THE Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism in Tanzania is thinking up a plan to thwart a new kind of crime in which poachers and other unscrupulous elements buy up large numbers of animals and take them into restricted areas for grazing. The minister, Prof Jumanne Maghembe, revealed this yesterday during talks with the British ambassador to Tanzania, Sarah Cooke, at the ministry?s offices in Dodoma. Prof Maghembe said the illegal activities, which also involve syndicated money laundering, have been the root cause of conflicts between farmers and pastoralists in the country and contributed to the destruction of water sources and other conserved areas. He told the British envoy that the issue has been brought to the government?s attention and efforts are underway to work out how best to deal with the problem that has already claimed several lives. ?We have identified the cartel and we will deal with it...they have been buying animals and handing them to locals for grazing in restricted areas, but then later coming back and selling the animals at much higher prices,? said the minister.He said it has also come to the ministry?s attention that most of the charcoal from Tanzanian forests is being sold in neighbouring countries, warning that this practice will not be allowed to continue. Commenting on the adverse environmental effects caused by deforestation, Prof Maghembe said most areas in the country that usually receive rains for up to five months consecutively are now receiving rains for hardly two months, and are facing the threat of turning into deserts in the long run. Ambassador Cooke assured the minister that she will strive to be a good ambassador for tourism in Tanzania as a way of further cementing bilateral ties with Britain. Source Azaniaposts |
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thanks for report
Posted 03-02-2018 18:51
good initiative man.
Posted 03-02-2018 18:51
Peter, thank you for your report. I believe what the minister Jumanne Maghembe decided would have significant effect there. I guess the crime the minister is talking about is a bit problem there, since it led the minister to make such a decision.
Posted 01-08-2017 15:18
Hi Peter! Thanks for brining up this issue. I'm glad that Tanzania is working on protecting various resources. Hope this pledges will bring bright future to Tanzania and our globe! Please let us know about future outcomes:)
Posted 31-07-2017 18:27
Poaching, illegal trade of animals must be stopped and there should be laws implemented to monitor and punish the offenders. Good to hear that Tanzania is thinking on these lines. Thanks for sharing.
Posted 21-07-2017 06:24
Thats great and positive news Peter, to know how Tanzania is taking care of the Flora and Fauna and habitat protection. Indeed these are valuable members of our resources and need to be taken care of.
Posted 21-07-2017 04:32
@Peter, this is a good news, I hope all the illegal trade in animal will stop, thank you for sharing. ^_^
Posted 21-07-2017 03:34
Kudos to ambassador Cooke
Posted 21-07-2017 02:53