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1993/94 46 226 23 52333 9137 1734
1994/95 46 226 11 36363 9774 3717
Source: Regional Livestock Development Office Moshi, 1995
2.4.3 Natural Resources:
Kilimanjaro region is rich in natural resources. Rare tree
species such as astigmia “Msoo” are found no where else in the
world except in Rau Forest in Kilimanjaro region. Even the
largest “Mvule” tree in the whole country (Tanzania) is again
found in the Rau forest in Kilimanjaro region. Mvule tree is famous
for producing hard wood mostly preferred in furniture making
activities. Kilimanjaro also as a mountain is a tourist attraction
earning the country substantial foreign currency. Other area of
tourist attraction include, the Mweka caves used during war time
period as hide-outs and the mwariko Art Gallery, where historical
materials are displayed and other cultural arte facts kept.
2.4.3.1 Forestry:
The region has both natural and plantation forests. About
139,832 hectares of land fall under natural forests mostly in the
highland zone, where the famous tree such as Mvule, Mkanga and
Msoo are also found. Natural forests can be seen also in the
lowland areas of Rau, Kahe I and kahe II Forest Reserves in
Moshi (R) district. Table XXIX provides good insight into where
natural forests can be found in the region.
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