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Issue 00435 |
September 9 - 15, 2006 |
issn 0856 - 9135 |
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| Conserving the country’s flora and fauna for
future generations History of conservation. The first National Park came into being in 1872 and that was Yellowstone National Park in USA. A group of people who had made an expedition to Yellow Stone River realized that the resources were being depleted and the future generation would not see the splendours of the wilderness. Since then 130 countries have established 6900 major legally protected areas, more than 5% of the earth surface. In Africa the first National Park, Kruger National Park in South Africa, earlier known as Sable National Park, was founded in 1892 later renamed Kruger in 1926. In Tanzania conservation started in 1921 when an area of 2330 sq. kms. was put under protection, now known as Serengeti. Hunting was only allowed with a permit from Captain M. Moore. In 1937 the Serengeti areas was declared a Game reserve and in 1951 the Ngorongoro area was added, the whole becoming a National park. In 1959 Ngorongoro was split from Serengeti and Ngorongoro became a multiple land use area . Purpose of conservation - Conserve diversity of species as well as genetic health of them & maintain the productive capabilities of eco-systems. - Provide opportunity for community development, scientific research, education, training, recreation and Tourism - Serve as National pride and human inspiration - Income generation - Prevent extinction of species e.g. Elephant & Black Rhino The Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania was established in 1988 with the aim of assisting the Government of Tanzania in protecting and conserving the country’s flora and fauna for the benefit of present and future generations. The Arusha branch covers an area that is one of the most important wildlife resources in the world and in keeping with the societies primary role of advocacy and facilitation is embarking on a number of new and exciting projects. • School talks aimed at our younger generation& Schools Greening programme • Bird walks aimed at educational institutions as well as the public • Use of Mass media to promote our society and the conservation message. • Plan a monthly e. newsletter. • Plan to revive our Natural History and Conservation lectures. And finally one exciting “milestone project” that will be announced shortly in the press. We seek to reach as many people as possible to help us create a better awareness of conservation issues. We need to encourage a better understanding of the benefits to all of us in taking care of the land & our flora and fauna for future generations. Conservation worldwide faces many challenges. In Tanzania a growing population competes for natural resources, such as wildlife and at the expense of biodiversity. YOU TOO CAN DO SOMETHING GOOD FOR CONSERVATION BY JOINING THE WCST CONTACT COSMAS NGUYA (Excecutive officer cosmas@wcstarusha.org tel. 0744626570).
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