Tree species preferred for wood fuel in brick making in Morogoro municipality, Tanzania
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Date
2014
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Publisher
i-Proclaim
Abstract
This study aimed at identifying the tree species commonly used in brick making in Morogoro
Municipality, Tanzania and proposing means for generation of modified energy sources that would
cover the full value of forest resource production and consumption. The research approach was two-
folds using; Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and quantitative measurements. Results revealed that
almost all brick makers in the area used fuelwood as the major energy sources. Nine (9) tree species
were used in brick making, namely; Mkarati (Burkea africana), Mlama (Combretum molle), Mbiriti (Senna
siamea), Muarobaini (Azadirachta indica) and Mwembe (Mangifera indica). Others were Mkaratusi
(Eucalyptus spp), Mchongoma (Pithecellobium dulce) Mjohoro (Senna spectabilis) and Mkrisimasi (Delonix
regia). Of these, Mkarati, Mwembe, Mlama and Mbiriti were mostly preferred, though other species
were also used insignificantly. Increasing scarcity of some of other tree species meant that deforestation
from the nearby forests was a common problem. To reduce deforestation in the area, use of alternative
energy sources in brick making such as rice husks and bagasse are recommended. Other
recommendations are the establishment of woodlots, practicing agro-forestry systems and intensive
afforestation and reforestation programmes for more sustainable fuelwood use.
Description
Journal article 25-30
Keywords
Tree, species, brick making, Morogoro, Tanzania
Citation
https://doi.org/10.18034/mjmbr.v5i1.445