Thematic area dedicated to a range of biodiversity species (flora and fauna). We get a closer look at the habitats of animal and plant species that play unique roles in the ecosystem. Species which are threatened, endangered or extinct are featured in depth.
Commercial Timber logging threatens biodiversity
Natural forests have been an integral part of humanity since time immemorial because of the numerous ecosystem services they offered for the existence of humankind. Its major interest is the providing of raw material in the manufacturing industry. Timber harvesting has always been practiced on...
Save River Siltation gets serious
Riverine environments are a haven to a multitude of species. However, accumulation of sand due to erosion, poor catchment management practices, unsustainable mining activities and streambank cultivation have resulted in siltation of one of Zimbabwe’s main rivers called Save River. Not only is this aquatic...
Baobab myths, traditional systems and non-timber products
The iconic Baobab tree is famously known as the “Tree of Life” because of the multiplicity of its life serving functions. It is also known as “Elephant Tree” due to its enormous physical appearance. Adonsonia digitata is the most common species of Baobab found in...
Sand Mining gets out of control
Sand is an important component of the soil matrix which takes years to be formed but extracted in a matter of days. Each year, huge tons of sand are excavated from various places as raw materials to aid in the construction of developmental projects. Different...
Overfishing – A threat to a billion dollar Industry
United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) number 12 promotes Sustainable Consumption and Production patterns. This is after realizing that one of the major drivers of biodiversity loss and extinction of species is unsustainable harvesting of natural resources. Aquatic species are among the most overharvested natural...
SPECIAL FEATURE: BIRDS OF ALL KIND
The coexistence of humans and nature is said to occur if humans learn to live in harmony with nature but what does living in harmony with nature mean? Are humans able to live in harmony with nature? The plethora of challenges being faced by the...
HARARE’S WETLANDS PREDICAMENT AND THE PLEA TO ENHANCE SUSTAINABILITY OF LAKE CHIVERO
Environmentalists are still guided by a notion that Harare was built in areas surrounded by wetlands. Research conducted has shown that greater part of the city has wetland areas. Since time immemorial, the extensive network of water-rich low lands has benefited both humans and ecological...
HUMAN WILDLIFE CONFLICT ESCALATES – AS INTEGRATED CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS TAKE SHAPE
Zimbabwe is endowed with abundant natural resources including wildlife resources of all kinds. It is famously known to be a wildlife destination for the Big Five (Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard, Rhino and Lion). Wildlife plays an important role in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the...
RARE BUT PRECIOUS – THE PORCUPINE NOT ENDANGERED – YET IMPORTANT
Preservation of biodiversity is key to the sustainable development of the world. In this issue we profile one of the fascinating faunal species existing on earth – the porcupine. Something different from the usual, a rare but precious animal that is on demand for its...
PANGOLINS UNDER THREAT OF EXTINCTION – AS ILLICIT TRADE RISES
One of the rare animal species in the world, the Pangolin, is under severe threat such that future generations may not be able to have a glimpse of it in years to come. These are times when mother earth cries wondering whether or not she...
