A groundbreaking conservation partnership between Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) and Peace Parks Foundation is set to transform the Greater Mana Pools Ecosystem into a world-class conservation and tourism hub.
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The historic co-management agreement has led to the appointment of Kule Chitepo as the first director of the ecosystem.
‘I envision the partners and communities involved in the landscape working closely together towards a common goal of fostering ecologically thriving fauna and flora to boost tourism and promote sustainable natural resource use,’ Chitepo said.
Encompassing 9,636 km² within the Lower Zambezi-Mana Pools Transfrontier Conservation Area, the region is home to diverse wildlife, including endangered species.
‘Mana Pools is one of the country’s most important landscapes for wildlife conservation,’ said Professor Edson Gandiwa, Director General of ZimParks.
The partnership aims to enhance biodiversity, strengthen anti-poaching efforts, and improve tourism infrastructure while actively involving local communities.
‘Local communities will be our partners in conserving and developing the habitat… they must gain meaningful benefits that improve the quality of their lives,’ Chitepo added.
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