The Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) has lent
The meeting entailed at sensitizing the 12 villages bordering the park on the opportunities that they'll reap once the
Speaking here on Tuesday evening, an Assistant Commissioner for Conservation at Arusha National Park Albert Mziray, observed that the villages located on the foothills of Mt Meru's were endowed with numerous geological features that will grant the park a
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"UNESCO Global Geoparks are fundamentally about people and about exploring and celebrating the links between our communities and the Earth," opined the Conservation Commissioner.
"Before sending UNSECO our recommendations it is always important to engage the communities that surround the park on what
The Mt Meru Natural System is poised to attract more tourists and visitors to the area, thanks to its rich geological features, according to the Conservator.
He said: This is a massive opportunity for our country and it will definitely complement Wildlife tourism if the envisioned target is anything to go by.
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It applies the heritage status in raising awareness on key issues facing the society, in the context of the dynamic earth planet, where geological hazards such as volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis are concerned.
At present, there are 147 UNESCO Global Geoparks in 43 countries with
The Ngorongoro Lengai UNESCO Global Geopark is located in
It encompasses the districts of Ngorongoro, Karatu, and Monduli in Arusha.
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