Development of wood fuel consumption predictive model in Tanzania
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Date
2021
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Tanzania Journal of Forestry and Nature Conservation
Abstract
This study aimed to develop a wood fuel
predictive model that could be used to give
information which can be used to manage
woodfuel supply with a view foster forest
resources stewardship. The paper has briefly
defined predictive modelling concepts,
highlighted the significance of predictive
modelling and described the salient steps
involved in constructing predictive models.
The paper has explicitly described how the
predictive model was developed and
validated. In light of the validation results,
the paper also highlights the adjustment that
has been made to the model to make it more
plausible. It is concluded that in the current
Tanzanian situation where there is no any
model that can be used to predict and/or
estimate wood fuel consumption, the
developed wood fuel consumption predictive
model can be useful in sustainable forest
management strategies. Prior to its use,
however, the constructed model needs to be
further validated and adjusted accordingly
using newly collected longitudinal data from
the study area. Sufficient data should be
collected from the strata (locations)
commensurate with those used in the present
study.
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Wood fuel, consumption, predictive model, Tanzania, Miombo woodlands