Five pay the price for lighting bush fires at Uluguru reserve

A motorcyclist rides past the Isaka Forest at Mbangayao Village in Ulanga District, Morogoro Region yesterday. Felling of trees for either charcoal or farm preparation is rampant in the area, threatening existence of some rare animal and plant species. PHOTO | JUMA MTANDA

What you need to know:

  • Illegal bush fires have been common during the dry season, but authorities are currently taking action against perpetrators in a bid to protect rare animal and plant species, which exist in the reserve.

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