Rainforest

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Rainforest
What can you find in a Rainforest?
Where do you find them?

• What is a Rainforest?

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Where Are They?
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Jozani Rainforest
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Jozani Rainforest
Zanzibar's first and only National Park is
centred on Jozani Forest, the largest area of
mature forest found within Zanzibar. The forest
lies in a shallow trough in the fossil coral bed
between the mangrove filled bays of Chwaka and
Uzi. Seasonal flooding, and a high water table,
has given rise to a unique groundwater forest.
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Jozani Rainforest
The main purpose of the National Park is
conserving the forest and its surrounding
environment. This is achieved, in partnership
with local communities in many different forms,
from educational activities through to practical
tasks such as mangrove replanting.
What are mangroves? They are trees and shrubs
which grow in salty coastal habitats. They act a
vital nursery for many types of fish.
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Jozani Rainforest
At the south end of the forest is a boardwalk
through the mangrove swamp.
Some of the animals you could find are
Coconut crab
Cardinal woodpecker
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Jozani Rainforest
There are many animals which make their home in
the forest.
Some of the animals you could find are
Duiker
Red Colobus Monkey
Sykes monkey
Hyrax
Bush Baby
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Jozani Rainforest
There are also over 50 species of butterfly and
40 species of birds. Its also rumoured to be the
stomping ground of the rare Zanzibar leopard - so
rare in fact that few people have claimed to have
seen it, and the last sighting was several years
ago!
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Jozani Rainforest
Red Colobus Monkey
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Jozani Rainforest
The reserve is completely managed by the local
people who operate tree nurseries and act as
rangers and guides.
If you had to advertise a job as a local
volunteer in the Rainforest, what would you put
on the advert?