Protected Areas in Northern Tanzania: Local Communities, Land Use Change, and Management Challenges

Northern Tanzania is a diverse ecological and cultural region with many protected lands. This book highlights research on conservation and management in national parks and protected lands, addressing issues such as tourism and community livelihood. Contributions from local experts provide valuable perspectives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 179 pages
Publication date: 22 May 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Northern Tanzania is a remarkable ecological and cultural region that boasts an abundance of protected lands. This comprehensive book, titled Protected Areas in Northern Tanzania, takes center stage in highlighting groundbreaking research and developments in conservation and management within national parks and protected areas in northern Tanzania. The book sheds light on the intricate intersections of conservation, tourism, and community livelihoods, and numerous studies employ geospatial technologies, including Geographic Information Systems, remote sensing data, and techniques, to examine land use and land cover conversion. Contributions from esteemed professors at the Mweka College of African Wildlife Management, situated at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as other Tanzanian researchers, enrich the book with valuable perspectives from local experts and practitioners.

Protected Areas in Northern Tanzania makes a substantial contribution to research and technological advancements in the fields of wildlife conservation and protected land management across this vital region. By delving into these critical topics, the book contributes to a better understanding of the complex dynamics that shape the natural world and the sustainable development of communities in northern Tanzania.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030433048
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020