Oltukai Conservancy

Category: Wildebeest, general wildlife, water, zebra | Date: Nov 11 2008 | By: oltukaiconservancy

The long awaited short rains have returned to Ol Tukai. For 6 months the dry season has taken its toll on the arid land which makes up the eastern shoreline of Lake Manyara. Fresh water sources had all but dried up months ago and the migratory wildlife had moved off the Conservancy heading southwest to the more permanent water sources in Tarangire National Park. On Nov 7th, the 2-3 week “Short Rains” started to fall turning a once arride landscape into a now green healthy eco-system. Within a couple of days the Wildebeest and Zebra, the largest and most abumdent large mammals in Ol Tukai began to return in great numbers. Fresh green grass has attracted them back to Ol Tukai and water levels in the lake have began to rise bringing back many migratory bird species.

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Category: general wildlife, water | Date: May 01 2008 | By: admin

Hey Corbett,
please go through with this website blog.

THE HIPPOPOTAMUS IS THE 3rd LARGEST MAMMAL.
Along the Tarangire- manyara ecosystem, including the Lake manyara, this particular mammal is available. The hippopotaamus(Hippopotamus Amphibious), is the third largest living land mammal, after elephants and white Rhinos. The size of the Hippo is 13 feet long and 5 feet tall, and the weight is up to 7, 000 pounds. Its life span is 50 years, where the habitat is in the rivers, swamps and protected areas(found in the lake manyara throughout the year). Ther are two species of hippo remain. The Hppo spend most of each day in the water close to shore. They have soft bodies, thick hides(skin), four webbed toes, and small ears, eyes and nostrils.

The Conservancy is taking a great care in the hippo conservation, restoring and maintaining anatural flow of river/lake water.
Thank you for your kindness.
Boniface Ngimojino.

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Category: Uncategorized, general wildlife, health, water | Date: Mar 25 2008 | By: admin

The Tarangire- Manyara Ecosystem, including Ol Tukai, is one of the richest areas in- terms of its Flora and Fauna. This Natural wealth is to a very large extent, the production of the Zonal enormous diversity of Habitat and Climate. Broadly speaking, rainfall is both generous and reliable at the moderate altitudes, their air is cool and vegetation lush. The lowland areas tend to be hot and dry; the climate is both hot and humid along the plain and in the basin near the Lake Manyara.

Climate and ecological variety create ideal environments for a great many different species of plants (and of course Wildlife and Birds). The medicinal plants are an important part of the daily lives, and the Cultural heritage, of many East African peoples. The use of plants in the in the treatment of various diseases, as a specific Antidote against magic, and for Religious ceremonies, has been an integral elements of African society for Centuries. The East African Herbalists often referred to as Bwana Mganga (Medicine Man), is an important and highly respected figure within the society. Knowledge of medicinal plants is normally passed on orally from one generation to the next. Unfortunately, a great deal of valuable information can be lost or distorted if a medicine man dies without revealing such knowledge. For example, Acacia Nubian a back is used as an emetic in the treatment of Malaria and Rheumatism. Ash from the burnt plant is used as protection against Anthrax. In the whole issue of medicinal plants, it becomes clear that there is a lack of detailed documentation on the significance and application of curative plants in East Africa.
Such documentation is an urgent priority in view of fragility of oral tradition knowledge of the rapid pace of urbanization and the consequent erosion of tribal culture in this part of Africa. In the Ethno veterinary knowledge (EVK) it can provide information, diagnosis, dosage and usefulness of plants, in order to avoid highly toxic and that may cause severe allergic reactions or serious poisoning.

The following are few, examples of Traditional medicinal plants;
1. Bombacaceae - Baobab Family.
2. Mimosoideae –Acacia sub family.
3. Rhamnaceae –Buffalo-thorn family.
4. Acacia Lahai -Red –thorn Acacia.
5. Moringa Oleifera Drumstick Tree.

Since these trees and Shrubs are both important for Human use as medicines, and for the environmental conservation, the Society and The Conservancy, are making very sure that, trees survival is the task of all members of the society. This has been possible due to frequent patrol over the area to see that, whoever cuts a tree for medicine purpose should do so only by pruning.
This ensures the survival of the trees, and therefore to make the Habitat of the Wildlife conducive for them to grow well.
This work of conserving the Environment which is home to Wildlife requires both Human efforts, and financial support from interested parties/Persons.
Thank you very much in advance for the cooperation.
Boniface Ngimojino.

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Category: general wildlife, water | Date: Mar 12 2008 | By: admin

The direct benefits of the dam will be the increased water security that a year round water supply will create. People, Livestock and Wildlife may no longer be required to travel long distances in search of water.

Consequently, this may free up labor, time and energy for people to participate in other economic activities, such as business, livestock raising and small-scale farming. Dams also normally become important breeding sites for bird life. Experience has shown that, the dam also provides suitable habitat for large waterbirds. The dam has certainly had a positive impacts on Human, Livestock and Wildlife health, in-terms of increased water security.

Finally, a permanent water supply source may, in times of drought, attract neighbouring communities and Livestock into the area. This dam, as well as up and down streams riverine ecology and grassland areas located near to water flow.

The Native tree planting project is established along the the Ol tukai dam, in which a good number of trees will be planted in different phases. About 1600 trees will be planted. The particular species(of trees), that will be grown, will produce the following advantages, to the soil and environment conservation; To control soil erosion, will be used as home firewood, Timbers,Forages(livestock/wildlife), and shade. This project is being implemented in the areas where earth from the dam has been deposited…and as such is also a means of relatively quickly reversing the environmental damage done by such a large scale project.
Thanks for your cooperation
Bonifase Ngimojino

Thank you for your cooperation,
Boniface Ngimojino.

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