The charcoal time bomb: why trade to cost Tanzania dearly
Motorcycles hauling charcoal to Dar es Salaam, paused for inspection at Vigwaza check point in Coast Region, before resuming their journey to the city whereby by a trip, approximately 90 kilogram is sold at about Sh200,000. PHOTO | DICKSON NG’HILY
According to Tanzania Forestry Services, at least 370,000 hectares of forest are cleared per year to make charcoal, expand farm land and other activities ....
