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The
Animal
Behaviour Research Unit (ABRU) was established in Mikumi National
Park,
Tanzania, in 1974. ABRU's research in to the
behaviour and ecology of yellow baboons is now into its third decade. It
is one of only a handful of long-term primate fields studies, like those
of Jane Goodall on chimpanzees or Diane Fossey on gorillas, in the world.
Although ABRU is best known for its primate studies (over 50 scientific papers,
10 PhD, several popular articles and a television programme), it is increasingly
involved in ecological monitoring and other conservation and management related
work. For example, ABRU is now involved in studies on the African Elephant
and the most expensive
wood
in the world, African Ebony (used for making
woodwind instruments). ABRU also supports a number of education and training
initiatives promoting wildlife conservation and management as well as the
production of Mkata - the newsletter of Mikumi National Park. ABRU is currently
under the direction of Guy Norton, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Life
Sciences, Anglia Polytechnic University (Cambridge, UK). Up to three research
assistants and two research rangers are based permanently at the ABRU field
station. The stations facilities include accommodation for staff, visiting
scholars and research students plus computers, a library and a small laboratory.
ABRU collaborates with many scientists and institutions within Tanzania and
works particularly closely with Tanzania National Parks.
Albertine Rift Programme. The Albertine Rift stretches
from the northern end of Lake Albert to the southern end of Lake Tanganyika
and
includes the five countries that border this region. This area is turning
out to be one of the richest sites in Africa for biodiversity and consequently
is a priority for conservation action. The
Wildlife Conservation Society
(WCS) is committed to the long-term survival of the
protected
areas in this region and has been working in the Albertine Rift since the
1950s, supporting the conservation and establishment of national parks. Many
sites in the Albertine Rift are protected as National Parks, Wildlife Reserves
or Forest Reserves. But there are several other sites important for conservation
that require legal protection in the future - mainly in the Democratic Republic
of Congo. The Albertine Rift is incredibly rich in the number of species
it contains and in the number of endemic species confined to this region.
This is a
result
of the high diversity of habitats that can be found here. These habitats
include: glaciers, alpine vegetation (including giant forms of plants that
occur at lower altitudes such as giant Lobelias and Senecios), montane forest,
lowland forest, savanna grasslands and woodlands, papyrus swamps, high altitude
swamps, lava rock and the specialist vegetation that colonizes it, hot springs,
and lakes which also have high numbers of species of fish.
The Tarangire People
and Predators Project (Among Humans and Lions : Lion Conservation in
Tanzania) is dedicated to understanding and resolving conficts that
occur between large predators, particularly lions, and human
communities
utilizing the Tarangire ecosystem in northern Tanzania. Tarangire is renowned
for its high concentration of wildlife species, including elephants,
buffalo,
wildebeest, and zebra, which sustain predators such as lions, leopards, hyenas,
cheetahs and wild dogs. However, the area is experiencing intense land use
pressure and conservationists fear that wildlife populations are declining.
This project evaluates the abundance of large predators in the Tarangire
ecosystem as
well
as compares the diverse interactions between several human communities
(pastoralists, hunters and tourists) and lions that affect the survival of
lions and the livelihoods of local people. Conservation Programs : Predator
Population Monitoring, Conservation Outlook Program, Village Land Use mapping
and Livestock-Predator Conflict. The Tarangire People and Predators Project
does not yet have a website, but you can make contact with them by
emailing them.
The Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania
(WCST) does not yet have a website but you can make contact with them
by emailing them. The main objective
of the Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania (WCST) is the
conservation of the natural flora, fauna and environment of Tanzania for
the benefit of mankind. In working towards
this
objective the Society engages in the following activities :
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Fund-raising to further the implementation of the Society's conservation projects.
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Providing technical and other information to the Government to assist in the formulation of Wildlife Conservation Policy and likewise assiting the Government in the achievement of policy objectives.
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Acting as a vehicle for communicating wildlife conservation education withtin Tanzania, thereby awakening an active interest in the support, upkeep, wise use and enjoyment of wildlife.
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Mobilizing public opinion in support of wildlife conservation.
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Supporting wildlife research aimed at the proper management
and sustainable use of wildlife resources.
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Providing a forum by which people may learn about and express opinions on wildlife in Tanzania through Society publications.
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Liaising with similar societies elsewhere in the world with the view of mutually benefitting the conservation of wildlife.
The power of the moving
image is incredible and through film a message can reach hundreds of people
at a time. It is
Maajabu's intention
to use this medium
to show
people the wonder of the natural world, the environmental issues we face
and some of the ways in which we can help to solve these. The name
Maajabu, which
means 'amazing, wonderful' in kiswahili, was chosen to reflect the dynamic
effect of film on people and its ability to pass on incredible images.
Maajabu aims
to achieve its target by:
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Maajabu acts as a distribution point for directors
and companies making films who want their films to reach a wide audience.
Maajabu has
the contacts and ability to get films out to exactly the people they are
meant for. Films will be distributed freely,
but donations
in exchange are welcome. Many films have been donated and collected by Maajabu,
resulting in a video library of ……..films, comprising wildlife
documentaries and films about various environmental issues in both Kiswahili
and English. Films can be borrowed, free of charge, through schools and
associations after an initial membership fee. The mobile unit is available
for use by any registered organisation that would like to show environmental
based educational films, for the cost of operating and transport only.
Maajabu also
aims to cover the cost of showing films to primary and secondary schools
through donations.
Training and supporting
youth to understand sustainable development through the formation of
environmental
enterprises is the motto of
EcoVentures
International (EVI). In order to develop an ongoing environmental
entrepreneurship education initiative in Tanzania, EVI is partnering with
Global Education Partnerships to develop a tailor-made curriculum for youth
in East Africa, and to deliver youth environmental enterprise and
train-the-trainer courses. EVI will develop and deliver a 12-week course
to 20 youth between the ages of 16 and 21 from the Lushoto area in Tanzania.
These youth will be introduced to sustainable development issues and assessment
tools, theoretical and practical environmental education, and comprehensive
entrepreneurship and business planning skills. Youth will be assisted in
identifying and evaluating local environmental challenges and finding their
own business solutions. They will be guided in setting up and running their
own group-based environmental enterprises during the course, such as alternative
transport,
creative
recycling, permaculture, and renewable energy projects. Each group will consult
with community members. They will receive ongoing mentoring and support in
setting up individual environmental enterprises that they will be able to
continue running, to sustain their own livelihoods after the conclusion of
the training course. EVI will develop a tailor-made, experiential, participative
curriculum for youth in this region of East Africa. The curriculum will be
piloted with the 20 youth, while simultaneously being assessed and redeveloped.
The finalized curriculum will be presented to GEP at the end of the course
for continued use in training and developing young environmental entrepreneurs
and sustainably-conscious youth in the area.
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If you would like to
contact us please email
terry@africanconservation.org
