Wetlands of Tanzania

G.L. Kamukala & S.A. Crafter

Tanzania's numerous and varied national (and international) wetland resources are beginning to be threatened by over utilisation and inadequately planned management as well as by a lack of basic information and public awareness of their values, functions and products. These developing threats could be lessened by a national programme of conservation and wise use of wetland resources and by interaction with neighbouring countries with similar resources and problems. A National Seminar on the Wetlands of Tanzania was held from 27-29 November 1991 to examine the issues and to develop proposals for the structure of a national wetlands programme. This meeting was also designed to raise awareness of government officers and the public about the importance of Tanzania's wetlands and the need for their wise use. The Seminar was planned so that its proceedings and findings could be published in a form that could offer guidance to future wetland programmes operatives and, at the same time, assemble contemporary information and development options for the nation's wetlands.

170 pp. ISBN: 2-8317-0185-6, 1993. Price : £10/US$20

Table of Contents

Introduction - G.W. Howard

Opening address to the Seminar on Wetlands of Tanzania - P. Mkanga

An overview and scope of Tanzanian wetlands - G.L. Kamukala

Conservation of wetlands of Tanzania - B.L.M. Bakobi

Origin and geomorphology of the wetlands of Tanzania - P.P. K. Mwanukuzi

Forestry resources in Tanzania’s wetlands: concepts and potentials - L. Nshubemuki

The status of the fishery resource in the wetlands of Tanzania - P.O.J. Bwathondi and G.U. J. Mwamsojo

Wildlife resources and tourism in wetlands of Tanzania - E.B. Mpemba

Water supply from wetlands in Tanzania- J.M. Mihayo

Irrigation of wetlands in Tanzania - E.H. Masija

Pollution of wetlands in Tanzania - S. Mkuula

Social and cultural values of wetlands in Tanzania- C.K. Omari

River basin planning and management of wetlands - F.J. Manongi

Management of the Rufiji Delta as a wetland - R.B.B. Mwalyosi

Marine wetland interactions and policy in Tanzania- J.C. Horrill

Policy development for wetland management - P. Mafabi

The Zambian Wetlands Project: a Zambian experience - P.M. Chooye

The Ramsar Convention: its role in promoting wise use of African wetlands and the formation of the Kenya Wetlands Working Group - S.G. Njuguna

Discussions and Resolutions of the Seminar

Official closing of the Seminar on Wetlands of Tanzania - A.D.O. Midelo

Seminar attendance