A Road Through the Serengeti?
Recent articles and a statement from the Communications Officer of Tanzania National Parks have confirmed that the Tanzanian Government is planning to build a commercial road that cuts directly through the Serengeti. This is becoming a very hot topic, especially within the conservation community in Tanzania and even internationally, and TNRF would like to alert our members to the issue and provide information so they can learn more.
International Media Attention:
NEW: The New York Times, Editorial: "The Wrong Road"
The New York Times: “Road Kill in the Serengeti”
National Geographic “The Serengeti Road to Disaster”
All Africa: “Outcry in West in Plan to Build Road Through Serengeti”
National Media Attention:
The Daily News: “Tanzania’s Major Golden Goose Threatened by Ecocide?”
The Daily News: “Arusha-Musoma road work take off in 2012”
The Citizen: “Government on Why Serengeti road is a must project”
Informative Links:
TNRF will keep all members up-to-date on any significant developments related to this issue, including meetings and new reports.