Assessing the stocking and utilisation status of on-farm medicinal plants for improved livelihood and forest conservation in the Eastern Arc Mountains, Tanzania.
| Research project Short description |
| The dependence of local communities on plant medicine has a long tradition in Tanzania and is becoming increasingly popular among rural and urban communities. However, there inadequate scientific knowledge on medicinal plant resources on farms have been documented. Thus, the study is being carried out to provide adequate information regarding the limited scientific knowledge on the stocking and utilization status of on-farm medicinal plants for improved livelihoods of communities in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. |
Developing Standardized Protocols for Stocking Stingless Bee Colonies in Tanzania
| Research project Short description |
| Stingless bees are ecologically and economically important, yet information on their management, harvesting, and processing is fragmented and not easily accessible. In that context, this study seeks to create baseline information that will facilitate the development of comprehensive protocols for stocking stingless bee colonies, ultimately benefiting local communities and the nation at large through improved livelihoods and conservation efforts. |
Sustainable Beekeeping in Tanzania Through Unlocking Challenges Facing Beekeeping Sector for Improved Livelihood, Industrial Development and Biodiversity Conservation.
| Research project Short description |
| Beekeeping has been practiced for millennia in Tanzania. Despite its contribution to the national economy, Tanzania has not fully tapped into the economic potential of beekeeping due to various challenges, including the use of inappropriate beekeeping technologies and practices. Therefore, this project aims to address the challenges faced by the beekeeping sector to improve livelihoods, promote industrial development, and conserve biodiversity. |
Climate, Pollinator Biodiversity, Crop Pollination and People’s Livelihoods (CPBCPP)
Coordinated.
| Research project Short description |
| The CPBCPP project addresses climate change’s impact on pollinators, agriculture, and livelihoods. It generates knowledge on how climate affects pollinator diversity, crop pollination, and beekeeping in enhancing food security and poverty reduction. The project builds capacity by training four PhD students, including three from Tanzanian institutions (SUA, TAFORI, and TARI), and engages farming communities to promote climate-smart, pollinator-friendly agriculture in Tanzania. |
Effects of Pinus patula and Eucalyptus species rotations on soil nutrients status, Foliar nutrients, forest productivity and wood quality in Sao Hill Forest plantation, Tanzania
| Research project Short description |
| Harvesting and replanting the exotic tree species like Pines and Eucalyptus in the same area in preceding rotations have been practiced in most of forest plantation in Tanzania. The log trashes have been burned before planting the trees in the field as first rotation and second rotations. Clearing and burning during land preparation might lead to loss of soil organic matter, degradation of soil structure, accelerate the soil erosion and reduce the micro and macro organisms activities. This research project investigate area planted Pinus patula and Eucalyptus species for first and second times and provides the data base on status of nutrients in the soil and foliars , productivity and wood quality in SaoHill Forest Plantation. The obtained data can tell whether to i) improve productivity by apply fertilizer in the preceding rotation ii) Change the management practices by limiting burning of log trashes during land preparation. The outcome is the health plantations and more revenues earnings in the same area. |
Establishment and management of indigenous seed orchards
and stands at Iringa (Mufindi district), Tanga (Korogwe district), Kilimanjaro and Lindi regions, Tanzania”
| Research project Short description |
| The scarcity of quality planting materials from tropical indigenous tree species, driven by illegal harvesting, overexploitation, and aging seed orchards, hampers the productivity of woodlots and plantations. This has led to reliance on imported seeds, as existing local orchards produce inferior materials. To address this issue, research was conducted to establish and manage indigenous seed orchards and stands in key forest plantations, including Sao Hill, Silayo, Rondo, West Kilimanjaro, and Korogwe fuelwood forest plantations. |
Development Of Sustainable Production and Storage Protocol for Wild Edible Mushrooms for Improved Nutrition,Livelihood and Forest Conservation in The Southern Highlands.
| Research project Short description |
| The results of this study will develop low-cost substrates for mushroom cultivation and eventual preservation methods to make mushrooms available throughout the year. Then through that increase revenue to the mushroom collectors and sellers in the study area. |
Forest Resource Mapping for Enhancing the Productivity of Wood-Based Industries in Tanzania.
| Research project Short description |
| The study aims to generate information on the country’s forest resources and wood-based industries in the Western and Central zones of Tanzania. This information is vital to enhancing and improving the productivity of forest resources and initiatives |
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Resin-Producing Tree Species to The Communities Living in Northern and Lake Zones Regions of Tanzania.
| Research project Short description |
| The study will provide Clear information on the availability and sustainability of raw materials for the sustainability of Resin businesses in the country. It will also increase revenues for the government and the Pine tree growers in the country through selling Resin.. |