FULL COMBAT“It is my expectation that the establishment of the group will completely combat wildlife poaching in the country,” the VP said in her address. WILDLIFE AUTHORITIESAt the ceremony, Natural Resources and Tourism minister Hamisi Kigwangalla revealed that the guards who form the paramilitary force were from organisations including the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (Tawa) and the Tanzania National Parks Authority (Tanapa). LEGISLATION, CAPACITYThe government has dedicated over 25 percent of the country’s land to protected areas for wildlife - national parks, conservation areas, game reserves, and game controlled areas. There are 16 national parks that together cover more than 42,000 km2. Game reserves are 17 in number.

Source: Daily Nation November 17, 2018 16:30 UTC