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Gender roles in sustainable use and practices of medicinal plants in Urban Districts of Morogoro and Iringa Tanzania

Augustino, Suzana (Sokoine University of Agriculture., 2002)

This study was designed to assess the role played by gender in sustainable use and practices of medicinal plants, in urban districts of Morogoro and Iringa, Tanzania. Data were collected through social survey methods ...
Growth performance, water use and wood properties of Eucalypt clones in Tanzania

Pima, Nancy Eliud (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2015)

This study was conducted to determine growth performance, water use and wood properties of Eucalypt clones in Tanzania. Eucalypt clones of Eucalyptus grandis x E. camaldulensis (GC), E. grandis x E. urophylla (GU), E. ...
Impact of charcoal extraction on the miombo woodlands: The case of Kitulangalo area, Tanzania

Zahabu, Eliakimu (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2001)

1‘liis study was carried out to determine the impact of charcoal extraction to the miombo woodlands of Kitulangalo area, near Morogoro. Tanzania. Both socio economic and ecological aspects of charcoal production were ...
Impact of traditional beekeeping on Mgori village land forest reserve in Singida District, Tanzania

Augustino, S.; Kashaigili, J. J.; Nzunda, E. F. (2016-12)

A study was conducted in villages around Mgori Village Land Forest Reserve (VLFR), Singida District in Tanzania to assess the impact of traditional beekeeping on the condition of forest resources. Data collection involved ...
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, ...
Lumber recovery and production rates of small-scale mobile sawmilling industries in northern Tanzania

Lolila, N.J; Mchelu, H.A; Mauya, E.W; Madundo, S.D (Tanzania Journal of Forestry and Nature Conservation, 2021)

This study was carried out to quantify technical efficiency of mobile sawmills by determining the lumber recovery rates and production rates of two mobile sawmills namely as Wood-Mizer (band saw machine) and Ding-dong ...
Management tools and potential of dry Miombo woodland in carbon cycling: the case of Gangalamtumba village land forest reserve in Iringa, Tanzania

Mwakalukwa, Ezekiel Edward (University of Copenhagen, 2014-09-15)

Tools to support sustainable management of dry Miombo woodlands and precise assessment of carbon storage and sequestration potential are in most cases lacking in Tanzania. Accordingly, using Gangalamtumba Village Land ...
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 ...
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 ...
Methods for estimating volume, biomass and tree species diversity using field inventory and airborne laser scanning in the tropical forests of Tanzania.

Mauya, Ernest William (Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 2015)

Deforestation and forest degradation in the tropical countries have reduced the extent of forest and woodlands, which conserve biodiversity, provide essential resources to people and help in mitigating climate change ...
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 ...
Modelling and mapping forest above-ground biomass using earth observation data

Madundo, Sami Dawood; Mauya, Ernest William; Lolila, Nandera Juma; Mchelu, Hadija Ahmed (Science Publishing Group, 2022)

Accurate information on above-ground biomass (AGB) is important for sustainable forest management as well as for global initiatives aimed at combating climate change in the Tropics. In this study, AGB was estimated using ...
Modelling and predicting measures of tree species diversity using airborne laser scanning data in miombo woodlands of Tanzania

Mauya, Ernest William (Tanzania Journal of Forestry and Nature Conservation, 2021)

In the recent decade, remote sensing techniques had emerged as one among the best options for quantification of measures of tree species diversity. In this study, potential of using remotely sensed data derived ...
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 ...
The potential of afromontane rain forests to mitigate carbon emissions in Tanzania

Maliondo, S. M.; Msanya, B. M.; Munishi, P. K. T.; Temu, R. P. C. (2004-07-10)

One of the major ways of mitigating carbon emissions is by emission avoidance or conserving existing carbon (C) pools on the land through slowing deforestation or improved forest harvesting practices. Field measures of ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The role of non wood forest products in improving livelihoods of communities surrounding Jozani and Chwaka Bay national park, Zanzibar.

Mkarafuu, Nassor Said (Sokoine University Of Agriculture., 2010)

The role of Non Wood Forest Products (NWFPS) In the communities This study was conducted to asses the role of Non Wood Forest Products (NWFPs) in improving livelihoods of the communities surrounding Jozani and Chwaka ...

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