Endangered species of wild animals being reinstated in line with environment-related accomplishments: Ministry

The Ministry of Agriculture indicated that several endangered species of wild animals have been reinstated in line with accomplishments made in afforestation, as well as soil and water conservation. Asmara, 28 May 2012 – The Ministry of Agriculture indicated that several endangered species of wild animals have been reinstated in line with accomplishments made in afforestation, as well as soil and water conservation.

Mr. Hagos Yohanes, head of forestry and wildlife department in the Ministry, explained that the population and distribution of wild asses, elephants, ibex and ostriches are expanding thanks to the accomplished popular undertakings and prevailing awareness in that regard. He further indicated that the emergence of new species of ostrich and wild ass is a demonstration of improvements in boosting wildlife resources in the country.

Indicating that the prevailing distribution of elephants in the country is comparable only with that of Mali in vis-à-vis with the entire northern Africa region, Mr. Hagos said that elephant enclosure has been mapped out comprising the green areas of Antore, Setit, Augaro, all the way to Haikota line along with research conducted in 2009 with a view to preserving wildlife in their habitat. He also called on citizens to reinforce community-based environmental conservation activities as the recovered status of such species could be a spring board towards the realization of the goal of ensuring wildlife proliferation.