Tanzanian Ambassador to Cuba, Humprey Polepole, has expressed concerns over the presence of invasive plants in protected areas, stating that they disrupt the local ecosystem and threaten wildlife grazing lands.
Speaking on February 19, 2025, in the Ndutu plains, Polepole joined a team of researchers from Cuba and Tanzania who are conducting a study on invasive plants within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
"The government's directive is to seek a long-term solution to the invasive plant problem while exploring ways to transform these plants into beneficial products, such as medicinal plants," he stated.
The researchers identified several invasive plant species in Ngorongoro, including Parthenium hysterophorus (commonly known as carrot weed) and Gutenbergia cordifolia.
The research team concluded their study in Ngorongoro after visiting key locations such as Kayapus, Kakesio, and the Ndutu plains.
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