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Wetland ecosystems in Kenya are still facing serious threats.Discuss this statement.

Wetland ecosystems in Kenya are still facing serious threats.Discuss this statement.

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Jim
-Lack of management plans has led to wetland destruction.
-Degradation of water catchment areas such as the Mau Complex.
-Lack of community participation in management of the various wetland resources in the country.
-Hunting and killing of wildlife within wetlands.
-Unplanned development activities including dam construction.
-Establishment of new human and livestock settlements.
-Wetland management institutions lack adequate and continuous funds and personnel for monitoring and management.
-Lack of an operational National Wetlands Policy and cross-cutting policiesin Kenya.
-Unsustainable use of wetland resources.
jim items answered the question on February 7, 2019 at 13:42

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