As
the world marks the International Wildlife Day, the Frankfurt
Zoological Society on Monday donated an ultra-modern research equipment
worth 400m/- to the Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (Tawiri).
Speaking soon after receiving the donation, Tawiri’s Director
General, Dr Simon Mduma said that among the donated equipment include
aerial survey tools, vehicles and computers to boost research
initiatives of the institute.
Others include machinery, auxiliary power generators, plane fuel
filters, camping gear and office computers with related accessories. The
FZS also dished out a 26-seater Toyota Coaster minibus and Double-Cabin
truck.
“We commend the organisation for working closely with us in this
endeavor of managing researches in the country’s wildlife sector,” Dr
Mduma said, adding that the new equipments will make the institute to
timely produce research findings for the wise management of Tanzania’s
wildlife conservation.
He said Taiwir produces researched findings on fauna for the
consumption of conservation bodies like the Tanzania National Parks
(Tanapa), Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority and the Wildlife
Department at the Ministry of Natural resources and Tourism.
Commenting on wildlife population census, the official said that
his institute and other stakeholders plan to start the second phase of
elephant census in the Northern and Western Circuit, comprising of
Tarangire, Serengeti and Lake Manyara and Mahale National Parks.
He said last year population census in Ruaha National Park and
Selou Game Reserve exercise was successful and the second phase is to
touch parks located in northern and western parts of Tanzania.
Programme manager of the Frankfurt Zoological Society, Gerald
Bigurube said the donation is meant to empower Tawiri execute its duties
easily and timely.
He said: “It is very important to produce reliable, accurate and
timely data on wildlife and related environment in the country at the
time when climate change, emerging diseases and even poaching incidences
are becoming notorious.”
SOURCE:
THE GUARDIAN
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