Gendered participation in afforestation at the household level in Njombe District, Njombe Region, Tanzania
| dc.contributor.author | Salehe Farida S. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-07-15T12:24:28Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-07-15T12:24:28Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-07-28 | |
| dc.description | The sub Saharan Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (SJSSH), pp. 31-40 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Gender participation in afforestation across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), including Tanzania, is increasingly recognized as a key pathway for promoting sustainable tree resource management and enhancing livelihood opportunities. Active involvement of both women and men in tree-related activities can foster equitable benefits and long-term sustainability. However, the extent and impact of gender-based participation remain under-explored and often poorly reflected in national economic accounts. This study investigates the role of gender in afforestation within Njombe District, Tanzania. Specifically, it examines levels of gendered participation, explores the factors influencing involvement, and analyzes the impact of afforestation on household income. A total of 120 households were randomly selected for the study. Data collection methods included household surveys, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and personal observation. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative data were examined through content analysis. Findings reveal that gender significantly shapes afforestation practices. Males, whether in male- or female-headed households, commonly maintain control over resources—dictating ownership, use, and benefit distribution. While women are granted access rights, their participation and influence in decision-making processes remain limited. Male dominance is evident across all stages of afforestation, from nursery management and harvesting to marketing and revenue allocation, particularly regarding high-value products such as timber and poles. The study concludes that afforestation activities are predominantly male-driven. It recommends integrating gender considerations into household-level decision-making to promote more inclusive and effective afforestation systems | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2619- 8851 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/6850 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | College of Social Sciences and Humanities-Sokoine University of Agriculture. | |
| dc.subject | Gender | |
| dc.subject | afforestation | |
| dc.subject | Njombe | |
| dc.subject | participation | |
| dc.subject | male-headed/female-headed households | |
| dc.title | Gendered participation in afforestation at the household level in Njombe District, Njombe Region, Tanzania | |
| dc.type | Article |