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12 The number of plant and animal populations in the forest are either rare,
endemic, small or declining. Some populations may even be not ecologically
viable. Immediate measures need to be taken to serve these species from
disappearing. These species should also be subjected to monitoring
programmes. Furthermore, the use, extraction and harvesting of all rare plant
species should be controlled even if it means banning their utilisation. Simple
habitat protection and controlling exploitation may be initial measures to
conserve some of the affected animal populations. Few ecological studies have
been conducted in Pemba hence little is known of what was in the past and
even at present both in Ngezi and on the island as a whole. An isolated island
like Pemba is always a potential of finding new discoveries everytime a study
is conducted. It is recommended that a survey be done to establish species
present in other areas of the island outside the forest in order to understand the
species present and also enable plan for appropriate species conservation
strategies.
13 Using the available baseline data, there should be a close follow-up of any
ecological change that might bring ecological imbalance and consequently loss
of biodiversity.
14 Seek cooperation from appropriate specialists who can help to identify some
of the lesser known groups of plants and animals. For example invertebrate
fauna have not been exhaustively studied, and Pemba is expected to have
insular species because it is an island.
15 In order to conserve the invertebrate fauna of the area it is important to
conserve their habitat (e.g. forest, water bodies etc.), since they are completely
dependent on it. Invertebrates have a high reproductive potential, and most
insect species can sustain their population if there is minimum human
interference. The chief threat for the invertebrate diversity is likely to come
from loss of habitat through human activities, rather than any direct effect on
the species themselves. Forest habitats are especially under pressure from
surrounding human population through increased agricultural use (including
cattle raising), collection of firewood and timber, and the harvesting of nontimber
forest resources (medicinal plants, mushrooms, honey etc.).
16 Undertake the study of the ecology and forest dynamics of Ngezi forest to
identify the key pollinators and dispersal agents in the ecosystem.
17 Monitor the introduced species of plants and animals on the ecology of the
forest and determine their potential threats to the indigenous populations of
plants and animals and take appropriate measures to control the situation
18 People living on the forest edge through generations have used the forest area.
There are no forest plantations surrounding the forest except those of rubber.
The forest has been the source for fuelwood, poles, medicines and hunting
ground. Members of the local community have been earning their living from
the forest resources. Therefore, a better approach should be designed to
allocate resource-use areas for human activities such as extractions and
farming outside the forest.
The presence of forest plantations is very important to take the pressure off the
natural forest. The management strategy should aim to increase the area under
forest plantation. Furthermore, increase in fuelwood prices could be a
sufficient stimulus to encourage villagers to plant trees on their farms.
Encouraging villagers to plant trees on their farms and around their homes or
along the farm boundaries is a rational option because such trees act as
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