How human activities drive deforestation in Zanzibar

A resident of Unguja Ukuu in South Unguja Region, Ms Fatma Said Mussa, tends to mangrove seedlings she has nurtured after training. This is part of a strategy to restore natural vegetation lost to widespread deforestation caused by various activities. PHOTO | JESSE MIKOFU

By  Jesse Mikofu

What you need to know:

  • The report shows that the country loses 1.2 percent of its forest cover annually, equivalent to 1,277 hectares.

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