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The article discusses research being done on the balance between conservation and national development. it references the study "Road as a Threat to the Serengeti Ecosystem," by R. Fyumagwa et al. in the 2013 issue of "Conservation Biology." Topics discussed include the impact of road construction on the ecosystem inside the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, the alternative route for the road by which Tanzania could alleviate poverty, and the economic value of the three of possible routes.

In this article the authors discuss the negative implications of the proposed construction of a two-lane road at the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. They note that the construction of the road will lead to the migration of wildebeest. They elaborate that the road will also boost grass fires and reduce grazing quality of minerals. They also suggest an alternative road to the southern part of the park for the good of the environment.