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Growth and yield of maize alley cropped with Leucaena leucocephala and Faidherbia albida in Morogoro, Tanzania

CHAMSHAMA, S. A. O.; MUGASHA, A. G.; KLØVSTAD, A.; HAVERAAEN, O.; MALIONDO, S. M. S. (Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1998)

This study examined the effect of alley cropping of Leucaena leucocephala and Faidherbia albida on wood biomass, maize grain yield and soil nitrogen status. The treatments were: trees planted alone at 1 × 5 m spacing; trees ...
Evaluation of the efficacy of the crude extracts of Capsicum frutescens, Citrus limon and Opuntia vulgaris against Newcastle disease in domestic fowl in Tanzania

Mtambo, M.M.A; Mushi, E. J; Kinabo, L.D.B; Maeda-Machang’u, A; Mwamengele, G.L.M; Yongolo, M.G.S.; Temu, R. P. C (Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd, 1999-02)

Prophylactic and therapeutic efficacy of a combination of Capsicum frutescens (red pepper), Citrus limon (lemon) and Opuntia 6ulgaris (prickly pear) against Newcastle disease (ND) in domestic fowl were evaluated. ...
Stand biomass and volume estimation for Miombo Woodlands at Kitulangalo, Morogoro, Tanzania

Chamshama, S.A.O; Mugasha, A. G; Zahabu, E (Southern African Forestry Journal, 2004-03)

Tree volume and biomass equations developed for Kitulangalo area in Morogoro, Tanzania ignored small branches and small trees. Consequently, this study was carried out to develop new individual tree volume and biomass ...
Early response of second -- rotation pinus patula stands to nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers at Sao Hill forest plantation, Tanzania

Maliondo, S. M. S.; Mtui, E. B.; Chamshama, S. A. O.; Msanya, B. M. (2005)

Early response of second -- rotation Pinus patula stands to nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers at Sao Hill forest plantations, tanzania. An investigation into the effect of fertilization on second -- rotation Pinus patula ...
Nutrient use efficiency and biomass production of tree species for rotational woodlot systems in semi-arid Morogoro, Tanzania

Kimaro, Anthony A.; Timmer, Vic R.; Mugasha, Ancelm G.; Chamshama, Shaban A. O.; Kimaro, Deborah A. (Springer, 2007)

Frequent nutrient removals accompanying wood and crop harvests from rotational woodlot systems may contribute to declining site productivity and sustainability because of soil nutrient depletion. However, selecting for ...
Cultivation-induced effects on the soil organomineral matrix and their bearing on crust development on two soil formations from Tanzania

Pardo, M. T.; Almendros, G.; Maliondo, S.; Kileo, E.; Msanya, B. M. (Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 2008)

Land degradation as a result of land-use practices is a major environmental concern to sustainable agricultural production in Tanzania. The effect of clearing and long-term cultivation on physical, chemical, and biological ...
Conservation leadership programme: Project Reporting

Byamungu, R. M.; Kitegile, A.; Muganda, M. (Save Our Spicies, 2011)

Our study focused on endangered bird species, Sokoke pipit, which has a very small range, and its habitat is declining owing to clearance for cultivation, intensive charcoal production and logging. Our aim was to generate ...
Towards transferable functions for extraction of Non-timber Forest Products: A case study on charcoal production in Tanzania

Schaafsma, M; Morse-Jones, S; Posen, P; Swetnam, R.D; Balmford, A; Bateman, I.J; Burgess, N.D; Chamshama, S.A.O; Fisher, B; Green, R.E; Hepelwa, A.S; Hernández-Sirvent, A; Kajembe, G.C; Kulindwa, K; Lund, J.F; Mbwambo, L; Meilby, H; Ngaga, Y.M; Theilade, I; Treue, T; Vyamana, V.G; Turner, R.K (Elsevier, 2012-05)

Mapping the distribution of the quantity and value of forest benefits to local communities is useful for forest management, when socio-economic and conservation objectives may need to be traded off. We develop a modelling ...
The importance of local forest benefits: economic valuation of Non-Timber forest products in the Eastern Arc Mountains in Tanzania

Schaafsma, M; Morse-Jones, S; Posen, P; Swetnam, R.D; Balmford, A; Bateman, I.J; Burgess, N.D; Chamshama, S.A.O; Fisher, B; Freeman, T; Geofrey, V; Green, R.E; Hepelwa, A.S; Hernández-Sirvent, A; Hess, S; Kajembe, G.C; Kayharara, G; Kilonzo, M; Kulindwa, K; Lund, J.F; Madoffe, S.S; Mbwambo, L; Meilby, H; Ngaga, Y.M; Theilade, I; Treue, T; van Beukering, P; Vyamana, V.G; Turner, R.K (Elsevier, 2013-08)

Understanding the spatial distribution of the quantity and economic value of Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) collection gives insight into the benefits that local communities obtain from forests, and can inform decisions ...
Forest cover and land use change in Ngumburuni forest reserve, Rufiji district, Tanzania

Kimaro, Jerome; Lulandala, Luther (Macrothink Institute, 2013-12-01)

The present study was carried in Ngumburuni Forest Reserve (NFR), Rufiji District, Coast Region, Tanzania to determine the status of forest vegetation cover under the influence of land use intensification in the surrounding ...
Altitudinal distribution and damage of Cypress aphid (Cinara cupressivora; Homoptera: Aphidae) on Cupressus lusitanica (Pinales: Cupressaceae) in SUA training forest, Olmotonyi, Arusha

Yakuti, Salum (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2015)

Altitudinal distributionand damage intensity of Cypress aphidon Cupressuslusitanicaof different age classes was investigated at SUA Training Forest. Abundance of natural enemies of Cypress aphidat different age ...
Allometric tree biomass and volume models in Tanzania

Malimbwi, R. E.; Eid, T.; Chamshama, S. A. O. (Department of Forest Mensuration and Management, Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2016)

The publication is one of outputs of the project on "Development of biomass estimation models for carbon monitoring in selected vegetation types of Tanzania” under the Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Mitigation ...
Training manual

Mombo, F.; Macrice, S. A.; Luoga, E. L.; Nyanghura, Q. (Sokoine University of Agriculture & Critical Ecosystem Partneship Fund (CEPF) Marekani, 2017-03-15)

Usimamizi Shirikishi wa Misitu ilianza mwanzoni mwa 1990, Usimamizi Shirikishi wa Misitu ni njia moja wapo ya utunzaji misitu wa kutumia jamii inayozunguka msitu husika.Sera ya Misitu ya Taifa, Sheria ya Misitu ya mwaka ...
Contribution of smallholder farmers to forest raw materials base in Tanzania

Hawkes, M. D; Sumari, S. (Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) and Tanzania Forest Fund (TaFF), 2018)

Tanzania’s forest sector has unrealized opportunities of contributing to socio-economic development and carbon sequestration. Collectively, smallholder tree growers are becoming the most significant suppliers to the ...
Addressing pest and disease challenges in the national forest plantations: lessons learned from the National Forest Health Forum

Petro, R; Ndomba, O.A; Bakengesa, S; Chamshama, S.A.O; Chidege, M. (Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) and Tanzania Forest Fund (TaFF), 2018)

This paper presents the results of the work carried out by the National Forest Health Forum (NFHF), which covered five National Forest Plantations: Mbizi (Sumbawanga), Meru/Usa (Kilimanjaro), Meru (Arusha), Shume (Tanga) ...
Solid biofuels options and sustainability: TATEDO experience

Sawe, E.N; Swai, M.E (Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) and Tanzania Forest Fund (TaFF), 2018)

Biomass energy (firewood and charcoal) are the main source of energy in Tanzania due to poverty, affordability and unavailability of alternatives. Biomass energy accounts for 90% of the overall energy consumption. The ...
Financing forestry research mechanism: Tanzania Forest Fund

Msuya, T; Paulo, T; Mwakilla, E (Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) and Tanzania Forest Fund (TaFF), 2018)

Tanzania Forest Fund (TaFF) is a Public Conservation Trust Fund which was established under sections 79 to 83 of the Forest Act No. 14 of 2002. It is a mechanism of providing long term, reliable, and sustainable financial ...
Tafori experience in solving forest deforestation and degradation challenges in Tanzania

Maduka, M.S; Laswai, F.F; Njongomi, E.E (Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) and Tanzania Forest Fund (TaFF), 2018)

Deforestation and forest degradation in Tanzania are the challenges noting deforestation rate of about 500,000 ha per year. Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) has gained vast experiences in solving deforestation ...
Challenges of producing quality tree seeds to support afforestation in Tanzania

Msanga, H.P; Masunga, E.W; Andrew, S.M; Fandey, F.H (Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) and Tanzania Forest Fund (TaFF), 2018)

There is an increase of awareness among local communities, NGOs, the private sector and government agencies on the importance of afforestation in fostering the supply of important environmental goods and services. ...
Commercial forestry development in Tanzania: progress with investments, innovations and institutions supporting tree improvement, input supply and advisory services

Milledge, S; Singo, I.; Sangalali, E (Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) and Tanzania Forest Fund (TaFF), 2018)

Commercial forestry is a growing industry in Tanzania, and is central to several major development sectors including construction and rural electrification, and is among the measures which are needed to combat forest ...

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