• Local communities’ perceptions on lantana camara and management responses in East Usambara, Tanzania 

  Mushi, G. V. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)

  Lantana camara is one of the alien invasive species introduced to East Usambara about 100 years ago. The species is locally increasing in abundance and spatially advancing to new areas threatening the livelihoods of local ...
• Distribution, population structure and carbon storage of bamboo species in Tanzania 

  Aloyce, E.; Manyanda, B. J.; Macrice, S. A.; Mugasha, W. A.; Malimbwi, R. E. (INFORES project, 2019)

  Sustainable management of forest resources requires information regarding quantities and quality of the resources. Despite this fact, the existing information for bamboo forest resources in Tanzania regarding abundance, ...
• The Coverage of Biodiversity Conservation Issues in Local Newspapers and Its Role in Enhancing Conservation Awareness in Tanzania: An Analysis of Two News Outlets 

  Rija, Alfan; Kideghesho, Jafari (Herald International, 2020-04-06)

  Review on the coverage of biodiversity issues in local newspapers was conducted between 2004 and 2013 to understand the importance given to the conservation news by two local newspapers. Twelve biodiversity issues were ...
• Global extent and drivers of mammal population declines in protected areas under illegal hunting pressure 

  Rija, Alfan; Rob, Critchlow; Thomas, Chris; Beale, Colin (Plos.org, 2020-08-21)

  Illegal hunting is a persistent problem in many protected areas, but an overview of the extent of this problem and its impact on wildlife is lacking. We reviewed 40 years (1980–2020) of global research to examine the ...
• Economic contribution of village community banks in conserving forest resources: a case of Kazimzumbwi and Pugu forest reserves 

  Rwekaza, G. D. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)

  Village Community Banks aimed to reduce extreme poverty among community group members and enable members share knowledge on how to generate income which could be alternative sources of income rather than depending on ...
• Socio-economic factors influencing household dependency on forest in Masida community forest, Zambezi Region, Namibia 

  Karupu, R. M. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)

  The purpose of this study was to provide a better understanding of the drivers and effects of dependency on forest resources in Masida community forest in Zambezi region, Namibia. Specifically, the study assessed the ...
• Agroforestry in reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+): Africa, where are you? 

  Andrew, S. (Eckhard A. & Maxi D. (eds.), 2015)

  This paper highlights the position of agroforestry in post-Kyoto arrangements, particularly the mechanism for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+). It summarizes the prospects to mitigate ...
• Enhancing pollination is more effective than increased conventional agriculture inputs for improving watermelon yields 

  Sawe, T.; Eldegard, K.; Totland, Ø.; Macrice, S.; Nielsen, A. (John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2019)

  Agricultural practices to improve yields in small-scale farms in Africa usually focus on improving growing conditions for the crops by applying fertilizers, irrigation, and/or pesticides.This may, however, have limited ...
• Assessment of bmus awareness on sardine processing and marketing in lake Victoria, Tanzania 

  Moshiro, E. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  This study was implemented to generate information on assessing BMUs awareness on sardine processing and marketing on Lake Victoria Tanzania. Specifically, the study intended to; identify the roles BMUs are currently ...
• Beekeeping around Udzungwa Mountains National Park in Kilombero District, Tanzania 

  Katani, J.Z.; Ndelolia, D. (African Journals Online, 2020-02-06)

  The study assessed the practices, productivity and contribution of beekeeping to household income of communities adjacent to UMNP in Kilombero District. Data were collected through administration of questionnaires to ...
• Attitude,adoption and economic potentials of Agroforestry in Kilosa District Tanzania 

  Luumi, F.; Mombo, F.; Senkondo, M.; Makonda, F. B. S. (2016-03-25)

  The paper aimed at describing the existing agroforestry systems and technologies, examining the level of attitudes towards agroforestry, identifying socio factors influencing agroforestry adoption and estimating costs ...
• Governance structures for REDD+ Experiences from Tanzania 

  Vatn, A.; Kajembe, G.; Silayo, D.; Vedeld, P. (Climate Change Iimpacts and Adaptation and Mitigation Project (CCIAM) - Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), 2016)

  This chapter discusses national gover­nance structures for REDD+ in Tanzania. It also docu­ments experiences from REDD+ pilot projects and discusses what findings from these imply for the national REDD+ strategy. The ...
• Medicinal plant parts and practices used by communities around the Miombo woodlands of Urumwa, Tanzania 

  Hall, J. B.; Makonda, F. B. S.; Ishengoma, R. C. (2014-04-17)

  A study to document medicinal plants parts and practices in relation to sustainable use was performed in communities around the Miombo woodland of Urumwa in Tanzania. Data collection was based on semi-structured interviews ...
• Economic valuation of nontimber forest products under the changing climate in Kilombero district, Tanzania 

  Balama, C.; Augustino, S.; Mwaiteleke, D.; Lusambo, L. P.; Makonda, F. B. S. (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2016)

  Sustainable collection of Nontimber Forest Products (NTFPs) for trade is an appropriate measure to increase people’s adaptive capacity against adverse effects of climate change. However, information on the economic value ...
• Balancing wood and non-wood products in Miombo Woodlands 

  Makonda, F. B. S.; Gillah, P. R. (2007)

  In most of the sub-Saharan countries including Tanzania, Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Zambia, more than 80% of rural people are poor and traditionally rely on existing non-wood goods and services provided by miombo. ...
• Medicinal resources of the Miombo woodlands of Urumwa, Tanzania: Plants and its uses 

  Augustino, S.; Hall, J. B.; Makonda, F. B. S.; Ishengoma, R. C. (Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 2011)

  A study was done to document different plants and their use for primary health care by communities around the Miombo woodland of Urumwa, Tanzania. Data collection was based on semi-structured interviews and discussion with ...
• Potentials of lesser known and lesser utilized indigenous agroforestry timbers in Kilosa District, Morogoro Tanzania 

  Makonda, F. B. S.; Augustino, S.; Gillah, P. R.; Ishengoma, R. C.; Kitojo, D. H.; Ruffo, C.; Eriksen, S.; Msanga, H. P. (International Journal of Education and Research, 2015-11-12)

  The paper presents baseline results of gathered important information for inference in establishing optimal production and utilization of Lesser-known (LK) and Lesser-utilized (LU) indigenous agroforestry timber species ...
• Fuelwood consumption in brick making: A case of Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania 

  Magembe, K. S.; Makonda, F. B. S.; Masanja, M. M (2015-11)

  The study aimed at determination of the annual fuel wood consumption caused by brick making activities in Morogoro municipality, Tanzania. The collected and analyzed data were based on field survey and quantitative ...
• Vitex doniana sweet: A potential lesser-known and lesser utilized agro-forestry timber species in Kilosa District, Morogoro Tanzania 

  Makonda, F. B. S.; Kitojo, D, H.; Augustino, S.; Ruffo, C.; Ishengoma, R. C.; Gillah, P. R.; Eriksen, E.; Msanga, H. P. (2016-01)

  Tanzania is classified as among the 15 poorest nations in the world, with an estimated per capita income of less than US$ 190. Over 80 % of the country’s population of about 46 million lives in rural areas. Living in such ...
• Competence in French connected speech: A study on Tanzanian pre-service secondary school French teachers 

  Chiwanga, F. .E.; Iddy, E. (2017-06)

  This paper discusses the competence of Tanzanian pre-service French teachers in connected speech. The study particularly aimed at measuring the extent to which they are capable of comprehending the message through the ...

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