Socio-economics of charcoal extraction in Tanzania: A case of eastern part of Tanzania.
| dc.contributor.author | Monela, G. C. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Zahabu, E. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Malimbwi, R. E. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Jambiya, G. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Misana, S. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2017-03-30T11:57:34Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2017-03-30T11:57:34Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2007 | |
| dc.description | CHAPOSA – Socio-Economics of Charcoal Extraction in Tanzania | en_US |
| dc.description.abstract | A socio-economic study was conducted in 1999 in the eastern part of Tanzania covering woodlands in charcoal potential areas of Kitulangalo,Mbwewe and Bana which lie in the miombo woodlands. The purpose of the study was to assess socio-economic factors related to charcoal extraction in the study area. Data were collected by a household survey using structured questionnaire, interviews, focussed discussions and participant observation. Results show that there have been substantial immigration of people into charcoal potential areas in search for employment by engaging in charcoal extraction. Most of these people are from distant ethnic groups who have been retrenched in urban centres and in consequence have decided to settle in these areas. Even indigenous inhabitants who have been stricken by poverty and thus have low income and limited access to alternative energy sources have been forced to find refuge in charcoal extraction for employment and income. Thus poverty seems to be the prominent factor compelling people to engage in charcoal extraction. Most of the charcoal is locally and extracted by traditional often inefficient earth-kilns using simple implements and household labour. Urban –based charcoal dealers are the main buyers and sometimes employ local people to produce charcoal for them for sale in urban centres. There is a lucrative charcoal trade between producers and urban traders rendering the often regarded minor forest product a source of livelihood and income to many people. The huge number of preferred species available in the area and many producers has made the price of charcoal relatively low to the disadvantage of producers. There is also an apparent undervaluation of charcoal hence its relative cheaper price, coupled with availability and reliable supply charcoal has been rendered a more affordable source of energy. It is concluded that with the burgeoning population, demand for charcoal will continue to rise under conditions of declining income. These factors will compel more people to extract more charcoal from dwindling woodlands. Thus as more people will engage in charcoal extraction for sale, strains on the woodlands will rise and result in further depletion of the resource base due to increasing deforestation. Intervention measures to improve efficiency in charcoal extraction are crucial. Also sustainable forest management practices involving communities need to be introduced. Furthermore affordable alternative energy sources need to be solicited. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/1365 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | CHAPOSA | en_US |
| dc.subject | Socio-economic | en_US |
| dc.subject | Charcoal extraction | en_US |
| dc.subject | Forest resources | en_US |
| dc.subject | Eastern part | en_US |
| dc.subject | Tanzania | en_US |
| dc.title | Socio-economics of charcoal extraction in Tanzania: A case of eastern part of Tanzania. | en_US |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |
| dc.url | http://www.tfcg.org/pdf/Socio%20economics%20of%20charcoal%20production.pdf | en_US |