• Quantification of above ground carbon stocks in afromontane vegetation of image forest reserve (IFR), southern highlands of Tanzania 

  Kayombo, Canisius John; Ndangalasi, Dr. Henry Joseph; Mligo, Dr. Cosmas; Giliba, Richard Alphonce; Shirima, Dr. Deo D (East African Journal of Forestry and Agroforestry, 2020)

  Evaluating the aboveground carbon stocks is important for scientific awareness of the vegetation condition. The study was conducted from August to September 2019 to quantify the aboveground carbon (AGC) stocks in Afromontane ...
• Forest cover and land use change in Ngumburuni forest reserve, Rufiji district, Tanzania 

  Kimaro, Jerome; Lulandala, Luther (Macrothink Institute, 2013-12-01)

  The present study was carried in Ngumburuni Forest Reserve (NFR), Rufiji District, Coast Region, Tanzania to determine the status of forest vegetation cover under the influence of land use intensification in the surrounding ...
• Pastoralists’ perceptions on an invasive alien plant parthenium hysterophorus and its management control in Simanjiro district, Tanzania 

  Macrice, Samora A; Shirima, Deo D; Witt, Arne; Kilewa, Ramadhan; Musese, Leticia J (International Journal of Research-GRANTHAALAYAH, 2020-08)

  The Maasai pastoralist community resides in Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania. As a pastoralist community they are largely dependent on rangelands as a source of forage for their livestock. However, plant ...
• Deforestation and connectivity among protected areas of Tanzania 

  Gizachew, Belachew; Rizzi, Jonathan; Shirima, Deo D; Zahabu, Eliakimu (MDPI, 2020-02-04)

  Protected Areas (PAs) in Tanzania had been established originally for the goal of habitat, landscape and biodiversity conservation. However, human activities such as agricultural expansion and wood harvesting pose ...
• Evaluation of the efficacy of the crude extracts of Capsicum frutescens, Citrus limon and Opuntia vulgaris against Newcastle disease in domestic fowl in Tanzania 

  Mtambo, M.M.A; Mushi, E. J; Kinabo, L.D.B; Maeda-Machang’u, A; Mwamengele, G.L.M; Yongolo, M.G.S.; Temu, R. P. C (Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd, 1999-02)

  Prophylactic and therapeutic efficacy of a combination of Capsicum frutescens (red pepper), Citrus limon (lemon) and Opuntia 6ulgaris (prickly pear) against Newcastle disease (ND) in domestic fowl were evaluated. ...
• Towards transferable functions for extraction of Non-timber Forest Products: A case study on charcoal production in Tanzania 

  Schaafsma, M; Morse-Jones, S; Posen, P; Swetnam, R.D; Balmford, A; Bateman, I.J; Burgess, N.D; Chamshama, S.A.O; Fisher, B; Green, R.E; Hepelwa, A.S; Hernández-Sirvent, A; Kajembe, G.C; Kulindwa, K; Lund, J.F; Mbwambo, L; Meilby, H; Ngaga, Y.M; Theilade, I; Treue, T; Vyamana, V.G; Turner, R.K (Elsevier, 2012-05)

  Mapping the distribution of the quantity and value of forest benefits to local communities is useful for forest management, when socio-economic and conservation objectives may need to be traded off. We develop a modelling ...
• The importance of local forest benefits: economic valuation of Non-Timber forest products in the Eastern Arc Mountains in Tanzania 

  Schaafsma, M; Morse-Jones, S; Posen, P; Swetnam, R.D; Balmford, A; Bateman, I.J; Burgess, N.D; Chamshama, S.A.O; Fisher, B; Freeman, T; Geofrey, V; Green, R.E; Hepelwa, A.S; Hernández-Sirvent, A; Hess, S; Kajembe, G.C; Kayharara, G; Kilonzo, M; Kulindwa, K; Lund, J.F; Madoffe, S.S; Mbwambo, L; Meilby, H; Ngaga, Y.M; Theilade, I; Treue, T; van Beukering, P; Vyamana, V.G; Turner, R.K (Elsevier, 2013-08)

  Understanding the spatial distribution of the quantity and economic value of Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) collection gives insight into the benefits that local communities obtain from forests, and can inform decisions ...
• Stand biomass and volume estimation for Miombo Woodlands at Kitulangalo, Morogoro, Tanzania 

  Chamshama, S.A.O; Mugasha, A. G; Zahabu, E (Southern African Forestry Journal, 2004-03)

  Tree volume and biomass equations developed for Kitulangalo area in Morogoro, Tanzania ignored small branches and small trees. Consequently, this study was carried out to develop new individual tree volume and biomass ...
• Growth and yield of maize alley cropped with Leucaena leucocephala and Faidherbia albida in Morogoro, Tanzania 

  CHAMSHAMA, S. A. O.; MUGASHA, A. G.; KLØVSTAD, A.; HAVERAAEN, O.; MALIONDO, S. M. S. (Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1998)

  This study examined the effect of alley cropping of Leucaena leucocephala and Faidherbia albida on wood biomass, maize grain yield and soil nitrogen status. The treatments were: trees planted alone at 1 × 5 m spacing; trees ...
• Nutrient use efficiency and biomass production of tree species for rotational woodlot systems in semi-arid Morogoro, Tanzania 

  Kimaro, Anthony A.; Timmer, Vic R.; Mugasha, Ancelm G.; Chamshama, Shaban A. O.; Kimaro, Deborah A. (Springer, 2007)

  Frequent nutrient removals accompanying wood and crop harvests from rotational woodlot systems may contribute to declining site productivity and sustainability because of soil nutrient depletion. However, selecting for ...
• Solid biofuels options and sustainability: TATEDO experience 

  Sawe, E.N; Swai, M.E (Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) and Tanzania Forest Fund (TaFF), 2018)

  Biomass energy (firewood and charcoal) are the main source of energy in Tanzania due to poverty, affordability and unavailability of alternatives. Biomass energy accounts for 90% of the overall energy consumption. The ...
• Addressing pest and disease challenges in the national forest plantations: lessons learned from the National Forest Health Forum 

  Petro, R; Ndomba, O.A; Bakengesa, S; Chamshama, S.A.O; Chidege, M. (Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) and Tanzania Forest Fund (TaFF), 2018)

  This paper presents the results of the work carried out by the National Forest Health Forum (NFHF), which covered five National Forest Plantations: Mbizi (Sumbawanga), Meru/Usa (Kilimanjaro), Meru (Arusha), Shume (Tanga) ...
• Financing forestry research mechanism: Tanzania Forest Fund 

  Msuya, T; Paulo, T; Mwakilla, E (Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) and Tanzania Forest Fund (TaFF), 2018)

  Tanzania Forest Fund (TaFF) is a Public Conservation Trust Fund which was established under sections 79 to 83 of the Forest Act No. 14 of 2002. It is a mechanism of providing long term, reliable, and sustainable financial ...
• Challenges of producing quality tree seeds to support afforestation in Tanzania 

  Msanga, H.P; Masunga, E.W; Andrew, S.M; Fandey, F.H (Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) and Tanzania Forest Fund (TaFF), 2018)

  There is an increase of awareness among local communities, NGOs, the private sector and government agencies on the importance of afforestation in fostering the supply of important environmental goods and services. ...
• Rotation age and fibre length of pinus patula at sao hill forest plantation, Tanzania 

  Laswai, F; Malimbwi, R.E; Chamshama, S.A.O; Abdallah, J.M; Balama, C.; Pima, N.E; Mugasha, W.A; Mauya, E (Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) and Tanzania Forest Fund (TaFF), 2018)

  This study determined the rotation age of Pinus patula grown at Sao Hill forest plantation based on growth, yield, wood properties, and economic analysis. Previous Technical Orders on rotation age were not based on these ...
• Financing forestry research mechanism: Tanzania commission for science and technology experience 

  Kindeketa, W.J. (Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) and Tanzania Forest Fund (TaFF), 2018)

  Tanzania is one of the highest biodiversity in the world, containing a significant number of endemic and threatened plant, mammal, bird, reptile, frog, butterfly, snail, and millipede species. Tanzania has set aside ...
• Vailability of forest products to support industries in Tanzania: challenges and opportunities 

  Kilongo, M (Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) and Tanzania Forest Fund (TaFF), 2018)

  Primary forest based industries in the country play a major role in the conversion of forest products into various end uses. The current study was conducted to assess demand and supply of raw materials, the means of ...
• Contribution of smallholder farmers to forest raw materials base in Tanzania 

  Hawkes, M. D; Sumari, S. (Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) and Tanzania Forest Fund (TaFF), 2018)

  Tanzania’s forest sector has unrealized opportunities of contributing to socio-economic development and carbon sequestration. Collectively, smallholder tree growers are becoming the most significant suppliers to the ...
• Tafori experience in solving forest deforestation and degradation challenges in Tanzania 

  Maduka, M.S; Laswai, F.F; Njongomi, E.E (Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) and Tanzania Forest Fund (TaFF), 2018)

  Deforestation and forest degradation in Tanzania are the challenges noting deforestation rate of about 500,000 ha per year. Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) has gained vast experiences in solving deforestation ...
• Commercial forestry development in Tanzania: progress with investments, innovations and institutions supporting tree improvement, input supply and advisory services 

  Milledge, S; Singo, I.; Sangalali, E (Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) and Tanzania Forest Fund (TaFF), 2018)

  Commercial forestry is a growing industry in Tanzania, and is central to several major development sectors including construction and rural electrification, and is among the measures which are needed to combat forest ...

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