DODOMA, Nov. 14 -- TANZANIA Forest Service (TFS) has signed a preliminary memorandum of understanding (MoU) between TFS and the Hunan Forestry Department of China, outlining specific areas of cooperation, including joint research, exchange of experts and promotion of ecotourism, especially in forest reserves.

This came during a visit by forestry experts from Hunan Province, China, to the Itega Headquarters, Dodoma.

The visit aims to lay the foundation for long-term cooperation in conservation, research and ecotourism between the two institutions.

Speaking after the meeting, the Commissioner for Forest Conservation, Prof. Dos Santos Silayo, said the agreement will provide a new vision for international cooperation in protecting forests,...