WWF Hands Over Equipment to Strengthen Forest Protection in Tunduru

According to the Tunduru District Council, Tunduru District Commissioner Denis G. Masanja handed over forest conservation and protection equipment to the villages of Mbatamila, Nampungu, and Darajambili. The items, provided by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF Tanzania) through the People Powering Biodiversity (PPB) project, include motorcycles, tents, first aid kits, and 17 sets of uniforms, valued at a total of 40,581,309 Tanzanian Shillings.

The source reported that the handover ceremony took place on 22 October 2026 at the Tunduru District Commissioner's Office. Speaking at the event, District Commissioner Masanja emphasized that the equipment must be used for its intended purpose to strengthen patrols and increase efficiency in protecting and conserving forests.

WWF Tanzania's PPB Project Manager, Richard Katondo, stated that the provision of the equipment is part of the project's ongoing efforts to enhance forest conservation in Tunduru District. He noted that the PPB project has allocated approximately 1.2 billion Tanzanian Shillings for various activities, including training for villagers participating in Village Forest Management Groups (VGS) to build their capacity to manage and protect forest resources.

The report added that the equipment is expected to boost patrol efficiency and achieve positive conservation outcomes in Tunduru District Council, aiming to enhance community participation in the sustainable management of forest resources.

This initiative relates to community-led natural resource management and local capacity-building within Tunduru's rural villages. This is TCDI context, not a statement by the source, and does not mean TCDI took part in what is reported.