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The Geological Survey, the principal curator of all national geoscientific data, was established in 1910. It is currently a department in the Ministry of Mines, Environment and Tourism of the Government of Zimbabwe.
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Welcome To the Zimbabwe Geological Survey Website It is currently a department in the Ministry of Mines, Environment and Tourism of the Government of Zimbabwe. The Geological Survey pays an essential role in the promotion of economic growth of the country through the continuous generation, collection, archinving...Information and maps from the Astronomical Society of Southern Africa.
http://www.geocities.com/zimastro/eclipse2001.htm
The EIS-SSA program aims at developing African capacity for the management of environmental information as an integral component of the sustainable development process.
http://www.grida.no/eis-ssa/products/zimbabw/
Energy related information about Zimbabwe, compiled by Wim Klunne.
http://www.geocities.com/wim_klunne/zimbabwe/energy.html
Details of this British charity, which aims to protect the wildlife and environs of the Hwange National Park.
http://www.hwangecons.org.uk/
Works to conserve wildlife in the Zambezi Valley: news, information on activities, ecosystems and species.
http://www.zamsoc.org/
Documents on causes of elephant-human conflict in Zimbabwe, and practical tools for deterring elephants that can be used by rural communities.
http://www.elephantpepper.org/mzep.html
Information on the vascular plant flora of Zimbabwe including a checklist and bibliography.
http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw
In the rocks of Zimbabwe, Theagarten Lingham-Soliar discovered the 140 million year old tracks of infant predators.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4069143,00.html
FEWS NET assesses food available at national level, food availability and access for each of the 174 communal areas, and vulnerability and associated risks to food security. Also in PDF format. [English, French]
http://www.fews.net/centers/?f=zw
References and essays pertaining to the natural habitat, fauna and vegetation in the Vumba mountains, located in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe.
http://www.vumba-nature.com/