• Assessment of productivity and costs of three wheeled loader: case study of Sao Hill forest plantation - Mufindi Iringa, Tanzania. 

  Kaniki, Edson Dennis (Sokoine University of agriculture, 2021)

  In recent years logging operations are either semi-mechanized or full mechanized. This has emerged due to shortage of labour in logging operations and the presence of new technology which simplifies work and increases ...
• Bio-mass inventory on the basis of terrestrial surveys and aerial photographs - Illustrated on the example of a Tanzanian Miombo Woodland. 

  Malende, Yusufu H.M.B. (Georg-August-Univerisitat Gottingen, 1997-07)
• Tropical rainforest deforestation, biodiversity benefits and sustainable landuse: analysis of economic and ecological aspects related to the Nguru mountains, Tanzania. 

  Monela, Gerald C. (Agricultural University of Norway, 1995)

  The purpose of this report is to identify the main landuse and landuse problems with reference to agriculture and forestry in the Nguru mountains, and the main factors causing these problems, and analyze ways to reduce ...
• Modeling productivity and costs of mechanized tree length skidding operations 

  Temba, G.P; Mauya, E.W; Shemwetta, D.T.K (2021)

  Skidding operation constitute the entire process of moving felled trees from the stump site to the roadside landing. This operation normally bears substantial amount of the mill delivery costs. Thus, detailed information ...
• Properties of manilkara discolor (sond.) Hemsl.): A lesser–known Timber species from kilindi district Tanzania 

  Gillah, P.R; Makonda, F.B.S; Kitojo, D.H; Ishengoma, R.C; Ussiri, N.E (2009)

  This work was conducted to determine some physical and mechanical properties of Manilkara discolor, a lesser-known and lesser-utilized timber species from Kilindi District Tanzania. Three large trees free from visible ...
• The influence of energy policy on charcoal consumption in urban households in Tanzania 

  Doggart, Nike; Ruhinduka, Remidius; Meshack, Charles K; Ishengoma, Romanus C; Morgan-Brown, Theron; Abdallah, Jumanne M; Spracklen, Dominick V; Sallu, Susannah M (Elservier, 2020)

  The sustainability of energy use in the residential sector has relevance for global initiatives to achieve sustainable development and limit climate change. Using the city of Dar es Salaam, in Tanzania, as a case study, ...
• Comparison of dimensional stability of particle boards Manufactured in Tanzania and those imported from South Africa 

  Gillah, P.R; Ishengoma, R.C; Deogratias, J; Kitojo, D.H (2004)

  Dimensional stability properties of particleboard from Tembo Chipboard Ltd, located in Tanga, Tanzania and of those imported from South Africa were determined and compared. A total of 64 test samples, 32 from Tembo Chipboard ...
• 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 (2015)

  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 agro- forestry timber species ...
• Physical and strength properties of azadirachta indica, (a. Juss) Growing in Morogoro, Tanzania 

  Gillah, P.R; Augustino, S; Ishengoma, R.C; Nkomulwa, H.O (2008)

  Physical and strength properties of Azadirachta indica growing in Morogoro, Tanzania were determined and the results compared with already known properties of timber of the same family. The properties determined included ...
• Biomass and volume models based on stump diameter for assessing degradation of miombo woodlands in Tanzania 

  Manyanda, Bernardol J; Mugasha, Wilson A; Nzunda, Emannuel F.; Malimbwi, Rogers E (Hindawi, 2018-12-27)

  Models to estimate forest degradation in terms of removed volume and biomass from the extraction of wood fuel and logging using stump diameter (SD) are lacking. The common method of estimating removals is through estimating ...
• Consumers’ preference on imported and locally made furniture in Dar es Salaam and Arusha, Tanzania 

  Kumburu, Neema P.; Kessy, John Francis (SAGE, 2018)

  This study was designed to assess the consumer’s preference between imported and locally made furniture in Dar es Salaam and Arusha in Tanzania. Primary and secondary data for the study were collected from furniture ...
• Regeneration Dynamics and Structural Changes in Miombo Woodland Stands at Kitulangalo Forest Reserve in Tanzania 

  Njoghomi, Elifuraha E; Valkonen, Sauli; Karlsson, Kristian; Saarinen, Markku; Mugasha, Wilson A.; Niemistö, Pentti; Balama, Celestino; Malimbwi, Rogers E. (Taylor & Francis Group, LLC., 2020-07)

  The sustainability of the seriously threatened African miombo wood­ lands depends on their capability to maintain sufficient natural regen­ eration. This study focused on the regeneration dynamics and the impacts of ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...

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