The Coastal Forests of Tanzania have been recognized as a distinct Global hotspot for the conservation of biodiversity on account of high levels of both endemism (plants and several animal taxa) and species richness, both within and between the many constituent small forest patches.
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Monday, August 19, 2019
Below the Canopy - WWF Report
This interesting report is shared from WWF website. To read more and to download the report, please go to: http://wwf.panda.org/?351293
Friday, August 16, 2019
Have you thought of 'Overuse" of Natural resources?
Earth Overshoot Day is a compelling concept and has raised awareness of the growing impact of human activities on the planet. Follow the Link
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
New tree species discovered in Tanzania and yet may be endangered
The wonders never ends in the 'biodiversity world' and yet we are loosing much at the expense of human activities. The degree to which eco regional and national intact forest landscapes have been degraded by human activities by late 1990s and beginning of 2000s are appalling causing fragmentation and many loss on biodiversity.
However the good news from Tanzania are received with jubilant in the scientific world. A recent discovery of new species in the Usambara mountain forests is to be celebrated. The IUCN may suggest to include the new species, Mischogyne iddii as a new endangered species. The tree species belongs to the genus Mischogyne and the family is Anonnacea, which grows to small to medium sized trees and shrubs.
Read more at: https://news.mongabay.com/2019/07/newly-described-tree-species-from-tanzania-is-likely-endangered/
However the good news from Tanzania are received with jubilant in the scientific world. A recent discovery of new species in the Usambara mountain forests is to be celebrated. The IUCN may suggest to include the new species, Mischogyne iddii as a new endangered species. The tree species belongs to the genus Mischogyne and the family is Anonnacea, which grows to small to medium sized trees and shrubs.
Read more at: https://news.mongabay.com/2019/07/newly-described-tree-species-from-tanzania-is-likely-endangered/
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