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Impact of logging practices on second-generation stand growth of Pinus patula at Sao hill forest plantation in Tanzania
(Tanzania Journal of Forestry and Nature Conservation, 2025) Egidi,J; Shemwetta,D.T.K; Migunga,G.A
Logging is a fundamental component of forest management, facilitating the establishment of new stands through the removal of mature trees. However, logging operations often induce substantial soil disturbances, which may adversely affect the growth of second-generation stands. This study aimed to assess the impact of logging on the growth of second-generation Pinus patula stands at Sao Hill Plantation, Tanzania (SHFP), specifically focusing on the impacts of logging on stand growth and forest soil. Six compartments, three from each generation, representing stand ages of 1, 3, and 6 years, totaling 180 systematically sampled plots, each measuring 20 x 20 meters. First- and second-generation stands were treated as experimental groups. An independent t-test was used to analyze the impact of logging on stand growth across generations. Stand growth parameters including the number of stems, tree height, and diameter at breast height (DBH) decreased by 6.5% to 12.3% in secondgeneration stands compared to firstgeneration stands. Soil bulk density in second-generation stand increased by 25.7% and 26.2% in the top 10 cm and 20 cm of soil, respectively, compared to the firstgeneration stand. The findings emphasize the critical role of adopting reduced-impact logging techniques to minimize soil compaction, thereby supporting the longterm productivity.
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Quantification of intangible forest ecosystem services in eastern arc mountains of Tanzania
(Tanzania Journal of Forestry and Nature Conservation, 2025) Mombo,F; Kitasho,N; Kishimbo,L; Bigirwa,D
Lack of recognition of the economic value of intangible forest ecosystem services has contributed to the ongoing degradation of forest resources in Tanzania. This study employed a choice experiment method to estimate the economic values of such services provided by the Udzungwa Scarp, Chome, and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserves in the Eastern Arc Mountains, by assessing households’ willingness to pay (WTP). The services valued include protection of water sources, soil conservation, biodiversity conservation, climate regulation, and the provision of recreational and landscaping amenities. A simple random sampling technique was used to select 352 households from five districts: Same, Mvomero, Morogoro Rural, Kilolo, and Mufindi. Data were analyzed using a conditional logit model. The pooled analysis from the three reserves revealed that the estimated marginal WTP per month was TZS 597.40 for biodiversity conservation, TZS 1,898.49 for water source protection, and TZS 2,874.08 for soil conservation. Collectively, these services were valued at approximately TZS 22.68 million annually by all sampled households. To minimize the degradation of forest resources in the Eastern Arc Mountains region, this study recommends that policymakers incorporate the estimated economic values into forest conservation decisions, ensuring that beneficiaries of these services contribute to their protection
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Attitudes of tutors towards hiv/aids in teachers training colleges in Dar es salaam and coast regions, Tanzania
(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2009) Kitundu,Agness
Tutors have been given a major role in creating awareness of HI V/AIDS and in ensuring that young people have the knowledge and skills to protect themselves. Although efforts have been taken by the government and non- government institutions to address these issues, the problems are still rapidly increasing in the schools and colleges throughout the country. This research is on attitudes towards H1V/AIDS in teachers’ training colleges under the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MOEVT). This cross sectional study used both qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques. The quantitative data was derived from a sample size of 75 respondents aged between 25 and 55 years using administered questionnaires. Data was collected using different techniques. The qualitative data collection techniques used were Focus Group Discussion, in depth interviews with key informants and, finally, documentary review. Data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The key findings indicate that tutors have high knowledge of prevention and awareness of transmission on HIV/AIDS but there was low indication on condom use. The reason behind the low condom use can be explained by the socio-cultural influence on the attitudes of the tutors. In addition, other factors contributing towards low condom use include the influence of the mass media, inadequate life skills, attitudes towards voluntary counselling and HIV/AIDS testing. On the basis of these findings, the study recommends to MOEVT and other stakeholders to develop strategies aiming at promoting awareness of tutors on HIV/AIDS issues. These strategies include; promotion of tutors’ participation in sexual education programs. Policy and program approaches should include the provision of adequate access to full and correct reproductive health information to these tutors.
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Constraints in managing community secondary schools in the Morogoro municipality, Tanzania
(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2011) Khalfan,Hassan
This study aimed to find out constraints in managing community secondary schools in Tanzania with specific reference to Morogoro Municipality. Specifically the study intended to; (i) identify constraints that school heads experience in managing community secondary schools in Tanzania with specific reference to Morogoro their administration experience in managing community secondary schools and link these variables to their effectiveness in performing school management responsibilities and finally, (iii) examine the impact of constraints on management of community secondary schools in Morogoro Municipality. The Open system model by Hoy and Miskel (2001) formed the conceptual framework in this study. The study employed a descriptive survey design to 73 purposively and randomly selected the school heads and other education coordinators in Morogoro Municipality. The findings indicated that, the inadequacy of the school heads’ academic qualifications; interference from political leaders, delayed responses, lack of participatory decision making, low cooperation with teachers and unfriendly working environment were the major constraints facing the school heads in managing community secondary schools. The study concludes that, the identified constraints have resulted into ineffective management of community schools. The study recommends an urgent need to review procedures and criteria of appointing the school heads as stipulated by the 1995 Education and Training policy which was reviewed in 2009.The study further argues that politics should not interfere school heads’ authority.
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Mainstreaming gender issues in poverty alleviation interventions: a case study of Missungwi income and food security project in Missungwi district, Mwanza
(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2004) Kasese,Sekunda
This study presents mainstreaming gender issues in poverty alleviation interventions. The interventions by Cooperation Assistance Relief Everywhere in Tanzania (CARE (T)). The specific objectives were to examine if CARE (T) mainstreams gender issues in it’s poverty alleviation interventions, to identify factors influencing participation of women and men in CARE (T) supported poverty alleviation activities, to compare the levels of women and men participation in CARE (T) supported activities for poverty alleviation and to determine the well-being of project members contributed by Missungwi Income and Food Security project in Missungwi District. A cross sectional research design was used to collect data using structured questionnaires administered to both project and non-project members. A representative sample of 114 respondents was drawn from the sampling frame. The data collected was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) computer software. Study results reveal that MIFOSE project was the major contributor to the improvement of members and their families’ well being. Some of the contributions by MIFOSE project include improved income of the members through savings mobilization and credit delivery and more awareness and knowledge towards development issues. Further more, the results show that MIFOSE project involved both women and men in poverty alleviation initiatives mainly through savings mobilization and credit delivery, training on improved fanning and on selection, planning and management of small businesses. Participation of women and men in project activities was significantly who were involved in poverty alleviation initiatives participated at all levels but the participation of women was very minimal. Based on the cunent study the following associated with their awareness in poverty, income and food security. Men and women overall objective was to assess gcndcr-mainstrcaming issues in poverty alleviation iii conclusion and recommendations were made; MIFOSE project mainstreamed gender in it’s interventions by involving both women and men but the participation of women in decision making, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of project activities was very minimal. It is recommended that the MIFOSE project should adopt designing/planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of poverty alleviation initiatives. The project should ensure full and equal involvement of both men and women in relevant training. The training should be backed up with confidence and self-awareness building. MIFOSE project and other rural development agencies should assist rural people to secure capital or loans to enable them to join the project. One way of doing this can be by offering credits with substantial reduction of collateral needs, low interest levels and soft repayment terms.