Case Study: The Great Ruaha *not finished Flashcards
1
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Where is the Great Ruaha located and describe its biodiversity
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Tanzania by east Africa
- one of the most biodiverse regions in the world
- 1,185 bird species (only 5 endemic)
- 500 species of mammals
2
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Does the Great Ruaha fall under NEPA?
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No
3
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Explain rural Tanzania livelihoods
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- 85-90% of land under cultivation is used by smallholder farmers
- 26% poverty rate in 2018
4
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Explain the Kapunga private rice farm project
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- 5,500 na farm
- 160 Tanzanian nationals employed
- educating farmers about modern techniques
- 221000 m tons of rice
- manage from farm to production facility
- free housing, electricity, and food for workers
- utilizes guard dogs to protect fields
- lends money and seeds to outgrow local farmers
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