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Approaches and techniques for managing human-elephant conflicts in Western Serengeti, Tanzania

Chamba, I. Y. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

Human-elephant conflicts (HEC) have been persistent in Ikorongo-Grumeti Game Reserves (IGGRs) and the adjacent communities of Bunda and Serengeti districts, Mara region. This study aimed to identify factors leading to ...
Assessment of actors’ brokerage strategies and power struggles in the national REDD+ process in Tanzania

Manyika, K. F. K. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2017)

Deforestation and forest degradation are among the sources of greenhouse gases emissions. Therefore, reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, ‘plus’ forest conservation, sustainable management of forests ...
Assessment of degradation in forested areas of Tanzania: a case study of Tanga, Morogoro, Pwani and Dar-es-salaam regions

Ayila, N. G. (2017)

Study was conducted to assess the level of degradation in the forested areas in Tanzania particularly on eastern zone regions (Tanga, Pwani, Morogoro and Dar es salaam). Three vegetation types were taken into consideration ...
Assessment of implementation of village land use plans in Ulanga district, Tanzania

Naiposha, M. N. (sokoine university of agriculture, 2019)

Land use plans have been considered as a solution to land use problems. Existing studies have reported cases of non-adherence to the plan though limitedly considered assessing their implementation at village level. ...
Assessment of leaf biomass production of selected deciduous indigenous browse shrub in semi-arid ecological zone of Mwanga district, Tanzania

Fupi, George Ferdinand (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2015)

The major problem facing ruminant livestock production in semi-arid ecological zone is lack of adequate feed and of good quality throughout the year. The problem is more critical in the dry season. In semi-arid ecological ...
Assessment of the extent of elephant damage on baobab trees (adansonia digitata) in Mkata flood plain of Mikumi National Park, Tanzania

Nicolaus, William (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2006)

A study was conducted in Mkata flood plain of Mikumi National Park (Tanzania) during the dry season of 2003. The aim of the study was to assess the extent of elephant damage to baobab trees and other woody vegetation, ...
Characterization, propagation and management of Jojoba (Simmondsia Chinensis L.) in Semi-Arid Areas of Voi, Kenya

Inoti, S. K. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2016)

Jojoba is a dioecious desert shrub which produces oil of high quality equivalent to that of sperm whale. It is used mainly in the cosmetic and lubrication industry. Currently, there is low production of jojoba globally ...
Comparative study between government and private forest plantations management practices: Case studies of Sao hill and green resource forest plantations, Mufindi, Iringa, Tanzania

Akyoo, E. W. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2017)

The study was carried out in Sao Hill and GRL for comparison of management practices applied between government and private forest plantations. The study focused at identifying existing management practices, examining ...
Contribution of district agriculture development plans to poverty reduction at the household level: a case study of Korogwe district, Tanzania

Shemkai, Bilali Seif (Sokoine University Of Agriculture, 2013)

Agriculture is a key element of the Tanzanian economy, it contributes about 46% of the GDP. It is not well mechanized, most of small scale farmers using rudimentary and poor technologies. Following the decentralization ...
Contribution of on-farm trees towards conservation of the biodiversity of Amani nature reserve, Tanzania

Mallya, Bruno Samwel (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2013)

On-farm tree planting has been practiced all over the world in order to supplement reserved forests in terms of wood products. On-farm tree planting was a strategy to reduce pressure in the Amani Nature Reserve (ANR), which ...
Contribution of Paddy Production to Household Income in Farmer-Managed Irrigation Scheme Communities in Iringa Rural and Kilombero Districts, Tanzania

Mosha, D. B.; Vedeld, P.; Katani, J. Z.; Kajembe, G. C.; Tarimo, A. K. P. R. (Journal of Agricultural Studies, 2018-05-09)

Irrigation reduces risks involved in agriculture and enables farming throughout the year. Improved irrigation systems enhance access to irrigation water. However, most smallholder farmers continue to use traditional ...
The cost of managing forest carbon under REDD+ initiatives: a case of Kolo hills forest in Kondoa district Dodoma, Tanzania

John, Kabura (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2013)

There is no doubt that REDD+ payments can do many activities that lead to deforestation and forest degradation less attractive. However, countries considering participating in REDD+ mechanism, need information on what it ...
Crown and root pruning of four year old boundary trees at Siaya and Nyabeda in Western Kenya: socio-economics, utilization of soil water, and maize and wood yields

Tefera, Almaz Tekleberhan (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2004)

Farmers' survey and two field experiments were carried out at Siaya and Nyabeda in western Kenya to investigate the effect of crown and root pruning on tree growth. soil water dynamics, maize and wood yields, when trees ...
Diameter crowth variation for miombo tree species in Kitulang’alo forest reserve, Morogoro Tanzania

Njoghomi, Elifuraha Elisha (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2011)

With the aim of developing an understanding of diameter growth variation in miombo tree species, this study examines the diameter growth of 53 selected trees from twelve (12) species using dendrometer bands in Kitulang’alo ...
Dispossession and power struggles in community - based natural resources management: a case of burunge wildlife management area, Tanzania

Kicheleri, R. P. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

Institutions remain one of the biggest hindrances to achieving sustainable community-based natural resources management. In Tanzania, knowledge about institutional adequacy, and the contribution of institutions to accumulation ...
Diversity, distribution and abundance of avifauna in respect to habitat types: a case study of Kilakala and Bigwa, Morogoro, Tanzania

Bideberi, Gloria (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2013)

The purpose of this dissertation was to find out the diversity, distribution and abundance of avifauna in respect to habitat types within Kilakala and Bigwa wards in Morogoro. The study was conducted between November and ...
The Eastern Arc mountain forests of Tanzania: their role in biodiversity, water resource conservation, and net contribution to atmospheric carbon

Munishi, Pantaleo K. T. (North Carolina State University, 2001)

Mountain forests play major ecological and environmental roles. This study evaluated the roles of the Eastern Arc Mountain forests of Tanzania in conservation of biodiversity, water resources, and net contribution to ...
The effect of forest degradation on forest structure and carbon stock in Kiwengwa pongwe forest reserve, Zanzibar

Haji, Ngwali Makame (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2013)

This work reported in this dissertation was conducted in Kiwengwa-Pongwe Forest Reserve (KPFR) in Zanzibar. Specifically, the study assessed the forest structure, carbon stock and forest degradation. Eleven transects were ...
Estimation of tree removals in Miombo woodlands of mainland Tanzania

Manyanda, Bernardol John (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

Miombo woodlands are major vegetation type covering about 93% of the forest land of Mainland Tanzania. It forms an integral part of the rural landscape in Tanzania and plays a crucial role in providing a wide range of ...
Evolution and performance of water management institutions: a case of farmer-managed irrigation schemes in Iringa Rural and Kilombero Districts, Tanzania

Mosha, O. B. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2016)

Water management institutions are dynamic, evolve and change over time and space particularly when subjected to socio-cultural, economic, political and environmental factors. Despite the fact that water management institutions ...

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