Infrastructure services are fundamental to economic growth. Railways are an important part of world transportation infrastructure and have several advantages. Tanzania embarked on constructing a standard-gauge railway from Dar es Salaam to Mwanza, via Isaka, to combat climate change and boost the economy. However, construction is accompanied by clearing of reserved forests (Pugu-Kazimzumbwi, Ruvu South) and has an effect on biodiversity. This book provides baseline information and detailed analyses of land-use and land-cover changes, soil and biodiversity as a function of developmental activities. Findings have indicated that areas are under pressure from various illegal anthropogenic activities. This chapter provides mitigation measures that will reduce the effect on biodiversity and foster food security, poverty reduction and development. The information provided sets a path towards monitoring and evaluating such a big project and suggests implementation of mitigation measures to safeguard biodiversity.
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DOI: 10.1079/9781800626942.0001
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