| A.D | Anno Domino (After Christ) |
| Cap. | Chapter |
| CITES | Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna |
| Epiq | Environmental Policy and Institutional Strengthening Indefinite Quality Contract |
| FAO | Food and Agricultural Organization |
| GN | Government Notice |
| Ibid. | Ibidem, in the work(s) immediately cited |
| IUCN | International Nature Conservation Union |
| LEAT | Lawyers Environmental Action Team |
| LL.M | Masters Degree in Law |
| L.N.T.S | League of Nations Treaty Series |
| No.(s) | Number(s) |
| Op.cit | Opere Citato. In the works previously cited |
| SADC | Southern Africa Development Community |
| TAHOA | Tanzania Hunters Association |
| TAWICO | Tanzania Wildlife Corporation |
| TWPF | Tanzania Wildlife Protection Fund |
| USAID | United States Agency for International Development |
| Vol. | Volume |
| WD | Wildlife Division |
| WPU | Wildlife Protection Unit |
| WRI | Wildlife Resources Institute (Washington, D.C) |