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Factors affecting the choice of tree species to plant in urban areas of Morogoro and Kinondoni municipalities: a socio-economic assessment
(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2005) Madadi,Lazaro Martin
The study investigated socio-economic factors affecting the choice of selecting tree species to plant in urban areas of Kinondoni and Morogoro municipalities. The study objectives were to (a) identify tree species preferred to plant in urban areas; (b) assess the importance of planted trees in urban areas; (c) examine the socio-economic factors affecting the choice of trees species to plant in urban areas; (d) examine knowledge, skills and perceptions of urban dwellers on urban trees and; (e) identify limitations of urban tree planting. The study was a cross-sectional and data were collected from 120 respondents whose homesteads were planted with trees. Focused group discussions and participants’ observation were also applied. Household heads were eligible for interviews. Data were analyzed using SPSS computer software. A total of49 tree species were identified and ranked in order of their preferences. The study showed that urban dwellers of different socio-economic status planted trees mainly for shade, fruits, windbreaks provision and aesthetics. The study showed that selections oftree species for urban areas were affected by complex socio-economic, cadastral and technical factors as a result, trees were haphazardly planted. The study showed that municipals’ plans, regulations and bylaws were inadequate, weak and relaxed. The study indicated that urban trees’ development were conflicting with infrastructures. Lack of knowledge and skills oftrees planting among urban dwellers was also revealed. The study recommends master plans and bylaws and regulations for tree planting in urban areas be amended to take care overlooked issues when selecting tree species for urban area. The study also recommended that the identified most preferred tree species be further studied and be coordinated forestry extension agents to serve different stakeholders of urban forest. The study also recommended urban forestry be area of emphasis within Tanzania Forest Policy (TFP), Forest Action Plan (FAP).