MTWARA, June 3 -- THE Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS) has officially launched the use of drones to strengthen forest surveillance and crack down on illegal activities threatening the countrys natural resources.

The initiative, unveiled on Monday in Mtwara Region, is part of a broader modernization strategy aimed at enhancing forest protection and conservation efficiency.

During the launch, the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were tested in the presence of conservation officials and newly trained drone pilots.

Speaking on behalf of the Commissioner for Forest Conservation, Prof. Dos Santos Silayo, and Southern Zone Commander Manyisye Mpokigwa, described the deployment of drones as a strategic advancement in monitoring forest areas...