THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM

Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism

Our Mission is the sustainable conservation of natural resources and antiquities for the benefit of current and future generations and promoting the development of tourism.

Hon. Dr. Ashatu Kijaji (MP)

Minister of Natural Resources and Resources

Hon. Hamad Chande (MP)

Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism

Dr. Hassan Abbasi Said

Permanent Secretary Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism

Mr. Nkoba Mabula

Deputy Permanent Secretary Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism -
Tourism

Deputy Permanent Secretary Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism -
Conservation

Hon. Dr. Ashatu Kijaji (MP)

Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism

Hon. Hamad Chande (MP)

Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism

Dr. Hassan Abbasi Said

Permanent Secretary - Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism

Mr. Nkoba Mabula

Deputy Permanent Secretary Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism - Tourism

Deputy Permanent Secretary Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism - Conservation

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OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism of the United Republic of Tanzania is legally mandated to oversee an estimated area of approximately 307,800 square kilometers, which is equivalent to 32.5% of the country’s total land area. These areas include 21 national parks, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, 29 game reserves, 23 game-controlled areas, and 38 Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), of which 24 are approved while the rest are at various stages of approval. Additionally, there are three wetlands designated under the Ramsar Convention, 464 natural forest reserves, 25 environmental protection forest reserves, 24 government forest plantations, 14 bee reserves, 142 heritage sites, and 7 national museums.

OUR MISSION

Sustainable conservation of natural resources and antiquities for the benefit of current and future generations as well as promoting the development of tourism.

OUR VISION

To lead in Africa in the conservation of natural resources and antiquities for social and economic development.

Forestry

The government through the Tanzania Forestry Services Agency (TFS) manages forest reserves that are not in the village authorities.

Wildlife

Legally protected areas are scattered across various ecosystems and vary in conservation status depending on the type of use of the area concerned.

Antiquities

The history of antiquities conservation began in 1937 when the Law was established Preservation of Historical Buildings (Monument Preservation Ordinance, 1937).

Forestry

The government through the Tanzania Forestry Services Agency (TFS) manages forest reserves that are not in the village authorities.

Wildlife

Legally protected areas are scattered across various ecosystems and vary in conservation status depending on the type of use of the area concerned.

Antiquities

The history of antiquities conservation began in 1937 when the Law was established Preservation of Historical Buildings (Monument Preservation Ordinance, 1937).

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