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Pond operations should not cause harm to endangered species and protected areas. •
Pond operations should not interfere with adjacent uses in any way that cannot be mitigated or compensated.
c Existing operations will be regularized
Existing ponds will be required to submit information documenting the nature of their operation so that permits can be regularized to remove any uncertainties for the benefit of
the district as well as the permit holder. The District will work with each pond operator to identify and rectify any issues of inconformity with this ordinance.
d Maximum extent of pond operations in an estuary
Pangani has 5 estuaries namely Pangani river, Msangazi, Sima, Kama and Mligaji river estuaries. These are distributed in nine wards where fish ponds development will be
permitted an estuary consists of the coastal area where fresh water from the land mixes with sea water, usually semi-enclosed by a barrier beach or spit. To protect
environmental quality in these areas, it is the policy of Pangani District to issue its minor permits for mariculture related pond construction to an area that is no more than 5 ha of
each area of suitable sites. The intent is to avoid the accumulation of impacts that could damage the environment of these areas as well as interference with other activities in the
area.
1.7.4 Strategy 4. District Bylaw for implementation of mariculture permit procedures
To sustain mariculture activities and safeguard environmental quality, the district is putting in place mechanism for the development, and enforcement of the Bylaws that
are necessary in all villages where suitable sites are located. In this regards the following practices are not allowed
• Carrying out small scale mariculture activities without legal permit from the
Village Government and District Executive Director. •
Carrying out mariculture activities outside the area that has been zoned by the village council.
• Carrying out activities that contravenes with the Mangrove Management Plan.
• Clearing and uprooting any of the plants in the area
• Bush firing near the sites
• Carrying out any other activities than those indicated in the permit
• Animal grazing
• Conduct any act which will degrade or bring negative impacts to the environment
• Illegal fish harvest from ponds
Anyone found guilty of any act listed above, that persons will be fined not more than TZS 50,000- together with equal value of the damage caused.
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1.7.5 Strategy 5. Ownership for applied land use of Zone IV Mangrove areas
Most of the identified suitable sites and which the village Government have zoned are located in Zone IV as stipulated in the Mangrove Management Plan. According to
Mangroves Management Plan, Zone IV is allowed to be developed and therefore establishment of mariculture activities through constructing fish ponds is permitted.
However in case an applicant wants to apply for Certificate of Right of Occupancy for the land has to consult the land and Forestry department.
For whoever wishes to establish such kind of activities will have to apply as per District Minor mariculture permit procedures andor as Forestry guidelines.
Mariculture farmsponds have to be operated in a sustainable way such that the local communities benefits from such activities in terms of poverty reduction economically as
well as reduce pressure from wild stocks.
1.7.6. Strategy 6. Enhanced coastal communities livelihood through improved mariculture practices
