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Critical analysis of synergies between Kilimo Kwanza resolution and sustainable Forest Management in Tanzania
(Sokoine University of Agriculture) Said, I.; Sangeda, A. Z.; Mahonge, C. P.
Critical analysis of synergies between Kilimo Kwanza resolution and sustainable Forest Management in Tanzania
(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2015) Said, I.; Sangeda, A. Z.; Mahonge, C. P.
Like other agricultural development efforts in Tanzania, Kilimo Kwanza which was launched in 2009 that is literary translated as “agriculture first;” recognizes that the role of agriculture is to bring about social and economic development. Pillar number three of this resolution highlights in general terms, mainstreaming environmental conservation in Kilimo Kwanza activities. However, the term ‘environment’ is used broadly. Hence, there is no guarantee that forest conservation, a key component of environmental conservation, is being given due consideration when implementing Kilimo Kwanza activities. Besides, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, which is responsible for forest conservation is not included in the core team for Kilimo Kwanza implementation. It is therefore rational to anticipate possible negative consequences to forests in the operationalisation of the Kilimo Kwanza resolution. Agricultural development and sustainable forest management can hardly be separated, for successful achievement of objectives within the two sectors successfully, which calls for a holistic Kilimo Kwanza. This entails addressing soil and water conservation while adopting intensification and landscape conservation approaches including ecoagriculture. If this is not done, agricultural transformation through Kilimo Kwanza will not be sustainable. Using an intensive review of literature, this paper critically analyzed the synergies between objectives of agricultural transformation, using Kilimo Kwanza as a case study, and those of sustainable forestry management, in order to inform an integrated agricultural policy development in the country.
Is Joint Forest Management providing attractive Incentives to Local Communities? Empirical Evidence from Uluguru and Udzungwa Mountain Forests, Tanzania
Sangeda, A. Z.; Kajembe, G. C.
Is Joint Forest Management providing attractive Incentives to Local Communities? Empirical Evidence from Uluguru and Udzungwa Mountain Forests, Tanzania
(2014-06) Sangeda, A. Z.; Kajembe, G. C.
Weak incentives for communities are reported as the primary cause of the high failure rate of Joint Forest Management (JFM) regimes. Reports have indicated that JFM does not pay under protected forests. On the contrary, this paper argues that JFM provides a number of existing and potential incentives to communities living adjacent to forests to facilitate their effective management. The study was conducted in Uluguru and Udzungwa Mountains within the Eastern Arc Mountains in Tanzania. Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) tools and a questionnaire were used to gather information while content analysis and descriptive statistics were used to analyse qualitative and quantitative statistics respectively. Existing incentives included; income from tourists and researchers, availability of basic needs obtained by conserving the forest, other climate regulation services, environmental awards, sale of forest products and equipment confiscated from culprits, and individual gain paid for providing various services related to managing the forest. Potential incentives were perceived to include; income from REDD payments, payment from water users, hunting rights, alternative income generating projects for households, working equipment, presence of a forestry staff on station, study tours . for Village Natural Resources Committee members and income from other ecosystem services. The study concludes that JFM remains attractive to communities living adjacent to these forests due to a good number of existing incentives and perceived benefits. Communities and practitioners are urged to explore additional unexplored opportunities including ecotourism and beekeeping to expand the spectrum of incentives, making JFM more attractive for rural communities living around them.
Tanzanian rangelands in a changing climate: impacts, adaptations and mitigation
Sangeda, A. Z.; Malole, J. L.
Testing of decision making tools for village land use planning and natural resources management in Kilimanjaro region
(Scientific Research) Sangeda, A. Z.; Kahimba, F. C.; Kashaga, R. A.; Semu, E.; Mahonge, C. P.; Mkanda, F. X.
The regeneration dynamics of Miombo tree species in Sub-Saharan Africa
(International Scholars Journals) Matowo, G. S.; Sangeda, A. Z.; Katani, J. Z.
The regeneration dynamics of Miombo tree species in Sub-Saharan Africa
(International Scholars Journals, 2019-05-19) Matowo, G. S.; Sangeda, A. Z.; Katani, J. Z.
Miombo woodlands support livelihoods of more than 100 million rural and urban dwellers by providing them with a wide range of products and services. Concurrently, Miombo shelters more than 10000 plants and animal species majority of which are endemic. However, overexploitation of Miombo through trees cutting for charcoal, firewood, tobacco curing, farmlands expansion, and wildfires have led to deforestation and forest degradation accompanied by multiple negative effects on human livelihoods. Regeneration as a survival strategy after disturbance is an important plant functional trait for its sustainability. This paper reviewed the regeneration dynamics of Miombo tree species. The aim was to explore regeneration methods, factors affecting regeneration in Miombo ecosystem and proposes the most promising disturbance-dependent regeneration method. Information for this study was obtained by the synthesis of academic articles obtained through standard literature search performed using multiple electronic databases. Studies in Sub-Saharan Africa have demonstrated the vital role of natural regeneration in the sustainable and post-disturbance management of Miombo woodlands. Conclusively, Miombo regenerates sexually through seedlings and vegetatively propagated through root suckers and coppicing. However, vegetative propagation is highly recommended as it offers maximum regeneration with fast growth rate contributing to the rapid recovery of disturbed Miombo woodland ecosystem.