What is Tanzanias Environmental History?
Tanzania has approximately 25% of its land area in national parks, game reserves, forest reserves and other protected areas. There are 12 National Parks with others yet to be gazetted. The Game Reserves allow the shooting of animals, primarily by foreigners who enjoy enjoy shooting them. The Reserves normally act as a buffer zone between National Parks and local communities. The new concept of Wildlife Management Areas is being introduced with the aim of giving local communities more control over the natural resources of their own area. These areas are normally rich in wildlife and are adjacent to national parks or game reserves. Poaching is of paramount concern to the National Parks. Large amounts of revenue devoted to anti-poaching controls. Some of the better hunting companies do a great job in community development and wildlife awareness.
