Zanzibar forest gets boundary beacons to curb encroachment

The minister of Agriculture, Suleiman Masoud Makame installs the first boundary beacon to strengthen protection of Ngezi Vumawimbi Forest Reserve through clear demarcation of its borders. PHOTO | COURTESY

What you need to know:

  • Ngezi Vumawimbi Forest Reserve, located in northern Pemba, is among the few remaining coastal forest areas in Africa and is regarded as one of Zanzibar’s most ecologically significant natural assets.