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Welcome to TanBIF
This website gives access to biodiversity information on Tanzania and worldwide. TanBIF is the National Biodiversity Information Facility, an extensive, decentralized system of national biodiversity information units that intends to provide free and universal access to data and information regarding Tanzania biodiversity.
Tanzania boasts a vast array of biodiversity as well as Africa richest and most diverse flora. This biodiversity is an essential source for food and medicines as well as ecosystem services such as water availability, soil protection and climate regulation. Tanzania Poverty Reduction Strategy (MKUKUTA) has identified biodiversity as a cross-cutting issue with bearing on poverty reduction. Access to biodiversity data will help address important issues such as land-use planning, agricultural pests and diseases, and the spread of invasive species.
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TanBIF News
Public Lecture: Application of Genetics in Agriculture
TanBIF - Wed, 16 Nov 2011
Public Lecture: Application of Genetics in Agriculture
Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) in Collaboration with Tanzania Academy of Science (TAAS), announcing a Public Lecture on Application of Genetics in Agriculture. More...
New 7 Wonders of Nature: Vote for Mount Kilimanjaro
TanBIF - Wed, 9 Nov 2011
GBIF New Executive Secretary Announced
TanBIF - Wed, 5 Oct 2011
Donald Hobern will head GBIF Secretariat from end-January 2012.
GBIF New Executive Secretary Announced
Donald Hobern will head GBIF Secretariat from end-January 2012.
Biodiversity News
South Africa: Pupils to Learn Importance of Wetlands
AllAfrica News: Environment - Fri, 27 Jan 2012
South Africa: Pupils to Learn Importance of Wetlands
Biz-Community (Cape Town)-2 February 2012 is World Wetlands Day, The Daily News reports, and to celebrate these important environmental landmarks, local schools will be learning...