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Biodiversity and Conservation in Tanzania

Davide and Emma are two adventure lovers we’ve met before. This time, their explorations have taken them to Tanzania to discover the delicate balance between humans and nature.

Rewoolution accompanied them on their journey through national parks, savannas, and mountainous regions.

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From the ancient forests of the Nguru Mountains to the wild savanna of Mkomazi National Park.

Tanzania is home to some of East Africa’s most extraordinary and fragile ecosystems. This expedition took us from the ancient mountain forests of the Eastern Arc to the arid plains of Mkomazi National Park, traversing territories where biodiversity, scientific research, and environmental conservation coexist in an extremely delicate balance.

Davide and Emma's diary

DAY 1 – Arrival in Dar es Salaam: my first encounter with East Africa

The arrival in Dar es Salaam marks a sudden transition from the European cold to the intense humidity of tropical Africa. The chaotic traffic, the calls of the muezzins, and the scent of the Indian Ocean immediately transform the atmosphere of the journey.

The city is merely a starting point: the true goal of the expedition is to reach the remote mountains of the Eastern Arc, one of the most biologically significant areas on the African continent. In the evening, equipment is prepared and logistical arrangements are planned together with the local research team.

DAY 2 – Toward the Nguru Mountains: Entering the Rainforest

Once you leave the coast, the landscape changes rapidly. The urban plains give way to rural villages, plantations, and increasingly dense forests until you reach the foothills of the Nguru Mountains.

These isolated mountains are home to endemic species that have evolved over millions of years thanks to their geographic isolation and the constant humidity of the mountain forests. As we climb higher, the temperature drops and fog gradually envelops the vegetation.

In the evening, the first nighttime research activities begin, which are essential for observing amphibians and reptiles that are difficult to spot during the day

DAY 3 – In the heart of the mountain forest

The exploration continues along the trails of the rainforest. Every element of the understory—fallen logs, damp bark, and small pools of water—becomes a microhabitat teeming with life.

Alongside this biodiversity, however, signs of human pressure are also emerging: deforestation and land conversion for agriculture are slowly fragmenting the continuity of the rainforest.

As darkness falls, the forest takes on a different character. Lit only by headlamps, we move through the sounds of insects, the humidity, and the dense vegetation in search of chameleons, tree frogs, and small geckos hidden among the leaves.

DAY 4 – Conservation and Local Communities

The fourth day is dedicated to the forest’s outlying areas, where the line between the natural environment and human presence becomes extremely blurred.

As we pass through small mountain villages, a fundamental truth becomes clear: conservation cannot exist without the direct involvement of the local communities that inhabit these territories and depend on forest resources.

Among the canopy trees, tropical birds and small primates can be spotted, while the evening mist makes the final nighttime exploration even more evocative and surreal

DAY 5 – From the mountains to the savanna: arrival at Mkomazi National Park

As you leave the Nguru Mountains, the landscape changes dramatically. The tropical forest gradually gives way to the semi-arid savanna of northeastern Tanzania.

Arrival at Mkomazi National Park introduces a completely different environment: acacia trees, dust, intense heat, and wide-open spaces take the place of the mountain forest’s humidity. In the background, the constant presence of Kilimanjaro dominates the horizon.

During the first entry into the park, giraffes, antelopes, and numerous birds of prey flying over the savanna are observed.

DAY 6 – The wildlife of Mkomazi and arid ecosystems

At dawn, the savanna lies still and silent. Red trails wind through landscapes shaped by long periods of drought interspersed with sudden rains.
During the day, you can spot elephants, zebras, ostriches, and birds of prey on the hunt—symbols of East Africa’s great wildlife.

Here, too, the delicate balance between conservation and human pressure comes into play: grazing, habitat fragmentation, and climate change continue to profoundly alter the surrounding landscape.

Return to the coast and conclusions of the expedition

The final day marks the return to Dar es Salaam and provides time to reflect on the stark contrasts encountered during the journey: from the ancient forests of the Eastern Arc to the arid plains of northern Tanzania.

The expedition has shown just how closely African biodiversity is linked to the fragility of the habitats that support it. The Nguru Mountains and Mkomazi National Park are not merely remote destinations, but true symbols of the complex relationship between environmental conservation, local communities, and climate change.

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Among the distinctive features of Rewoolution there is the use of a precious raw material such as Merino wool for sportswear, thanks to the application of the cutting-edge technology on which Reda Active fabrics are based. Precisely for this reason, on the occasion of the second appointment of the “All about sustainable wool” section, we decided to continue the wonderful journey of wool passing to the shearing phase and sale of the precious raw material involved in the production. 

Discover all the secrets of wool selection and auctions with Fabrizio Botto Poala, Sourcing Manager of Successori Reda, expert in raw materials and fine wool, as well as Head of Reda’s farms in New Zealand. 

Why did Reda decide to invest in farms in New Zealand?

“Because in 1993 an apartment in Tokyo, Japan cost as much as 10,000 hectares in New Zealand, at that time it seemed like a nice way to diversify the business. In fact, the real reason why Reda invested in New Zealand is to be able to fully learn the knowledge of the raw material, wool. To do this we had to “get our hands dirty”, we had to live alongside the breeders, understand their language and face the same challenges. Breeders are strategic partners for Reda and to have had the opportunity to enter and understand part of their world was an honor.“

So how long have you been active in New Zealand?  “Next year we will celebrate the 30th anniversary, a great achievement for Reda.” 

How does Reda’s farm system work in New Zealand and how much is it related to the direct supply of raw material? 

“Like all Reda divisions, the farms are independent, in the sense that they must be economically viable. In each of them there is a dedicated manager who works with passion, and is supported by the group. Reda farms can produce 600 bales of wool, which if purchased in full is equivalent to a week of production in Reda. They are therefore not strategic for the supply of wool, but for the know-how they allow us to acquire. The goal for farms is to produce a product for the market, at the best possible selling price. If the wool produced is suitable for Reda we will also offer our price, but if there is another customer ready to pay more, welcome.”

What are the challenges faced by Merino Wool sheep farmers?

“The most difficult challenge that any merino sheep farmer faces is that of climate. Climatic events, droughts, rains, winds, are the only things that are difficult to predict, and each of them can significantly influence the quality of the product, or wool. A good manager knows how to react to these events and mitigate these variations as much as possible.“ 

Lana merino ZQ

What makes the wools used by Reda for the production of its fabrics unique?

“The obsessive constant search for quality. If we start from an excellent raw material we will be able to be more efficient during all stages of transformation, and reduce the costs caused by the non-quality of the fiber. Being faster at producing thread or fabric and at the same time reducing defects make us a quality company. As a great American writer said, “Quality improvement is the main source of cost reduction.“ 

When does the wool shearing take place and what does it involve?

“The shearing activity takes place towards late winter/early spring (September/October), and it is the time when the fleece is removed from the sheep. Shearing, like the harvest, is the most delicate moment on the farm. It represents the moment in which the fruits of the work of the last 12 months are harvested, and we realize if the product, the wool, is of quality or has undergone variations that can somehow reflect on the quality of it. A quality product will always find customers ready to buy it, a product with defects will suffer discounts from the market. These are hectic weeks, where you start working at 7 am and where the music is always loud, this helps the team of shearers and discarders to keep up with high rhythms. 

It’s definitely an experience to include in the list of things to see.“

Lana merino ZQ

How does the selection of the raw material work? 

Once the fleece is obtained as a result of the shearing, the fiber is spread on a table and the discarders take care of selecting and dividing the fleece according to certain characteristics quickly and meticulously. The wool taken from the back, for example, will be separated from that of the legs and belly which are considered less valuable because of the naturally present impurities that are reflected in the quality of the fiber. For this reason, the first stage of selection is particularly important. 

Afterwards, the wools thus selected are sent to the places where the auctions take place.

“Batches of raw material are made available to buyers for visual inspection. In addition, a whole range of physical data regarding the batch is provided, for example, fineness, length, yield, percentage of vegetable and strength. For Reda the visual inspection, the ability to touch, test the batch is a fundamental requirement. Only after the inspection can we give our qualitative assessment. If the subjective evaluation coincides with the numbers provided by the analyzes, we can enter the type, if something does not fit we recheck and retest the lot, until they eliminate any doubt.“

Can you tell us about the world of auctions? 

“Auctions are the way to sell wool as transparently as possible, where prices are decided according to supply and demand, and we have always supported them. It is the moment when the breeder “virtually” meets the buyer. Each batch of wool is auctioned and every buyer, if interested, can make his offer. The rhythms are very fast, the lots to passed are many and time is short. There are about ten buyers who buy wool all over the world, mainly from Europe, China and India. The buyers have all known each other for many years, they are people who at the end of the evening can be at the pub for a beer, but during the auction they fight over every single lot.“ 

What do you think will be the future of wool and the possible innovations that will involve the world of wool?

“We have seen disruptive changes in many sectors, for example in the automotive industry the arrival of Uber or for hospitality the arrival of Airbnb. Even in the world of wool I think that important innovations will soon arrive. Digital innovation is one of these that will involve the entire supply chain, from the breeder in the management of the farm, to the brokers, to the buyers with regard to the wool trade. Changes are never easy to accept, but they are a stimulus to improvement and those who adapt faster will certainly benefit.” 

How will the consumer’s approach change, if it changes, over the years? 

“It is certain that the consumer’s approach will change, and today we are thinking about how the consumer of tomorrow, that is, our children, what we call Generation Z will approach the purchase of products. We have bet that sustainability will be the keystone in the future decisions of all consumers, regardless of the type of product they buy. There is more and more attention to the level of environmental impact, and those who tomorrow prove with certainty that their product has a lower impact than others will be more successful. 

This was our bet made way back in 2000. A sustainable company is not born overnight, but becomes so after many years of work by everyone, from the CEO to the operator who works on the frame.“ 

What makes Rewoolution a unicuum in sportswear? Which garment do you prefer among those of Rewoolution? 

“Difficult to choose, it’s like asking the winemaker if the wine he produces is good. Surely Rewoolution creates a product that I would call cool, uses 17.5 microns fine wool, is versatile, can be used both by those who practice sports or to live outdoors and is worn well both in winter and summer, it is something very interesting. 

Personally, my favorite product is the polo shirt, simple but at the same time elegant.“ 

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