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Agroforestry in reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+): Africa, where are you?

Andrew, S. (Eckhard A. & Maxi D. (eds.), 2015)

This paper highlights the position of agroforestry in post-Kyoto arrangements, particularly the mechanism for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+). It summarizes the prospects to mitigate ...
Allometric models for estimating tree volume and aboveground biomass in lowland forests of Tanzania

Mugasha, Wilson Ancelm; Mwakalukwa, Ezekiel Edward; Luoga, Emannuel; Malimbwi, Rogers Ernest; Zahabu, Eliakimu; Silayo, Dos Santos; Sola, Gael; Crete, Philippe; Henry, Matieu; Kashindye, Almas (International Journal of Forestry Research, 2016)

Models to assist management of lowland forests in Tanzania are in most cases lacking. Using a sample of 60 trees which were destructively harvested from both dry and wet lowland forests of Dindili in Morogoro Region (30 ...
Amending traditional substrate rice straw with agroforestry tree foliage increases production cycle and nutritional value of pleurotus floridanus

Andrew, Samora M.; Mbwambo, John R. (AJOL, 2021)

The recent heightened attention on mushrooms has not considered shortening the production time and increasing nutritional value using substrates from agroforestry trees in addition to traditionally used agro-industrial ...
Appropriate plant growth regulators and genotypes for propagation of jojoba (simmondsia simmondsia chinensis l.) cuttings in semi-arid areas of voi, Kenya

Inoti, Shadrack; Chamshama, Shabani; Lulandala, Lulther; Thagana, Wilson; Dodson, Rob (2016)

Jojoba is a dioecious desert shrub which produces high quality oil used in cosmetics and lubrication. An experiment was conducted to identify the most appropriate plant growth regulators and genotypes for Jojoba propagation. ...
Are miombo woodlands vital to livelihoods of rural households? Evidence from Urumwa and surrounding communities, Tabora, Tanzania

Njana, Marco A.; Kajembe, George C.; Malimbwi, Rogers E. (Taylor & Francis, 2013)

This study investigated contribution of miombo woodland resources accrued from Urumwa Forest Reserve (UFR) to income of rural households. Data and conclusions are based on 84 randomly surveyed households in four villages ...
Assessment of effective control methods for parthenium weed in maize fields

Wambura, H. D.; Kudra, A. B.; Andrew, S. M.; Witt, A. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)

In the near future, labour to assist in weed management in the villages will become scarce and expensive, because of population drift from villages to cities. It is necessary to develop cheaper methods of weed management ...
Assessment of the current status of wildlife captive facilities in Tanzania

Mng'ong'o, Z. G. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2022)

Wildlife captive facilities (WCF) in Tanzania include; wildlife ranches, wildlife farms, proposed orphanage centers, and zoos. However, information on species composition, abundance, the users of different WCF, costs ...
Assessment of the effects of uranium exploration on wildlife, vegetation and tourism in Tanzania

Mariki, S.B.; Azihou, A.F; Assede, E.P.S; Sengelela, M; Byamungu, R.M. (Tanzania Journal of Forestry and Nature Conservation, 2023)

Mineral resources are potential for economic development of any endowed country. However, mining is generally associated with serious negative impacts on existing ecosystems where operations are carried out. The ...
At the heart of REDD+: a role for local people in monitoring forests?

Danielsen, Finn; Skutsch, Margaret; Burgess, Neil D; Jensen, Per Moestrup; Andrianandrasana, Herizo; Karky, Bhaskar; Lewis, Richard; Lovett, Jon C; Ngaga, Yonika; Phartiyal, Pushkin; Poulsen, Michael Køie; Singh, S. P; Solis, Silvia; Sørensen, Marten; Tewari, Ashish; Young, Richard; Zahabu, Eliakimu (Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2011)

Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD+) is a policy mechanism now agreed under the United Na- tions Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It aims to ...
Bamboo: a potential resource for contribution to industrial development of Tanzania

Lyimo, J. P.; Malimbwi, R.; Samora, A. M.; Aloyce, E.; Kitasho, N. M.; Sirima, A. A.; Emily, C. J.; Munishi, P. K.; Shirima, D. D.; Mauya, E.; Chidodo, S.; Mwakalukwa, E.E.; Silayo, D.S.A; Mlyuka, G. R. (Researchgate, 2019)

Bamboo is an important non-timber forest product and a major wood substitute. Itcan be processed and fabricated into different products as a substitute for wood products at an industrial scale. However, the available ...
Biomass and carbon storage of a tropical montane rain forest ecosystem in Nothern Tanzania

Munishi, P; Maliondo, S; Msanya, M; Malimbwi, E (2004-01-14)

Field measures of tree dimensions and chemical soil analysis for organic carbon were used to quantify and estimate the biomass and carbon storage potential of a tropical montane rain forest ecosystem in Kilimanjaro, ...
Biomass and volume models based on stump diameter for assessing degradation of Miombo woodlands in Tanzania

Manyanda, Bernardol John; Mugasha, Wilson Ancelm; Nzunda, Emannuel F; Malimbwi, Rogers Ernest (Hindawi, 2019)

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 ...
Bird flight initiation distances in relation to distance from human settlements in a Tanzanian floodplain habitat

Bjørvik, Linn M.; Dale, Svein; Hermansen, Gudmund H.; Munishi, Pantaleo K. T.; Moe, Stein R. (Springer, 2014-09-26)

Human activity affects wildlife in many ways, but there have been few studies of how wildlife behav- ioural responses to human disturbance vary with distance from centres of human activity. Theory suggests that ...
Bird species composition and diversity in habitats with different disturbance histories at Kilombero Wetland, Tanzania

Ntongani, W. A.; Andrew, S. M. (SciRes, 2013-11)

Wetland natural grasslands are important habi- tats for avian populations throughout the world. Unfortunately the increase of human population and rise in demand for settlements and agricul- tural land have degraded ...
Capturing and explaining preference heterogeneity for wetland management options in the Kilombero Valley, Tanzania

Speelman, S.; Mombo, F.; Vandermeulen, V.; Phillip, D.; Van Huylenbroeck, G. (Springer Science+Business Media, 2014)

Wetland degradation has recently received considerable research attention. Although wetlands are valuable ecosystems, their actual value is difﬁcult to measure because the services they provide often do not have market ...
Capturing household preferences on solid waste management services in urban areas of developing countries

Bigirwa, D.; Mombo, F. (Scientific Publishing Group, 2017)

Solid waste generation is an increasing global problem. The problem is more pronounced in developing countries due to experienced budget constraints and lack of strong institutions in the management of waste collections ...
Carbon stocks of Hanang forest, Tanzania: An implication for climate mitigation

Swai, Godgift; Ndangalasi, Henry J; Munishi, Pantaleo K.T; Shirima, Deo D (Academic Journal, 2014-03)

The study assessed carbon stocks of Hanang mountain forest, Tanzania. Thirty-four sample plots (40 × 50 m) were established along an altitudinal gradient. All trees with diameter at breast height ≥10 cm were identified ...
Carbon storage, structure and composition of miombo woodlands in Tanzania’s Eastern Arc Mountains

Shirima, Deo D.; Munishi, Pantaleo K. T.; Lewis, Simon L.; Burgess, Neil D.; Marshall, Andrew R.; Balmford, A.; Swetnam, Ruth D.; Zahabu, E.M (Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2011)

We determine the aboveground biomass and carbon stor- age (ABGC) of trees and the herbaceous layer in miombo woodland in the Eastern Arc Mountains (EAM) of Tanza- nia. In four 1-ha sample plots in Nyanganje and ...
The challenges and opportunities conservation initiatives may present on livelihoods to smallholders in Mgori Community Based Forest Reserve

Abdallah, J.M; Majule, A.E; Mwakisu, A. I. (2012)

Changes of conservation initiatives aim at balancing sustainability of forest resources and rural livelihoods. Little is known on influence of conservation to livelihoods. This study assessed people’s livelihood assets ...
Challenges of producing quality tree seeds to support afforestation in Tanzania

Msanga, H. P.; Masunga, E. W.; Andrew, S. M.; Fandey, F. H. (Tanzania Forest Fund (TAFORI), 2018-10)

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. However, ...

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