Projects

RESEARCH PROJECTS

SN Title Funder Members Participating Institute (s) Start Date End Date Status
                                                                                                      JULY 2021 TO JUNE 2022
1. Assessing Growth Performance, Productivity and Utilization Properties of selected commercial bamboo species in Tanzania. TaFF Dr. Thomas Sawe, Dr. Nancy Pima, Dr. Stephen Maduka, Dr. Chelestino Balama, Dr. Numan Amanzi, and Ms. Milkajane Sangiwa TAFORI July, 2022 July, 2025 On-going
2. Forest Resource Mapping for Enhancing the Productivity of Wood Based Industries in Tanzania TaFF Dr. Emmanuel J. Mwainunu, Dr. Chelestino Balama, Prof. Moses Azong Cho, James Lyamuya, Dr. Upendo Msalilwa, Dr. Siima Bakengesa, Mr. Rodgers Nyinondi, Mr. Rashid Mgeni, Mr. Makarius Kavishe, Mr. Lwitiko Assel, Mr. Ramadhan Karim and Mr. George Mwiga TAFORI June, 2022 June, 2024 On-going
3. Improving Forest and Beekeeping Management Information System (FBMIS) to accommodate datasets emerging from various research projects and programmes in Tanzania

 

TaFF Mr. Johnson Massawe, Dr. Amani. J. Uisso and Mr. Geofrey Njovangwa, Ms. Lilian Patrick Ngowi and Mr. Shaaban Mbalamula TAFORI, TFD, FDT,  Council for Scientific and Industrial Research June, 2022 June, 2024 On-going
4. Conservation of Pterocarpus tinctorius (Mkurungu) and other selected commercial reserved indigenous timber trees species in Tanzania TaFF Dr. Stephen M. Maduka, Dr. Jonh R. Mbwambo, Dr. Siima S. Bakengesa, Mr. Dickson K. Xavery and Mr. Filbert Meela TAFORI, MNRT, TFS June, 2022 June, 2024 On-going
5. Strengthening the capacity of Tanzania Forestry Research Institute to deliver quality research services and improve forest resources management.

 

TaFF Dr. John Richard Mbwambo, Dr. Elisha Elifuraha, Dr. Nancy Pima, Mr. Francis Laswai, Mr. Iddy Omary, Mr. James Lyamuya and Ms. Navoneiwa Chikira TAFORI June, 2022 June, 2024 On-going
6. Sustainable Beekeeping in Tanzania through Unlocking Challenges Facing Beekeeping Sector for Improved Livelihood, Industrial Development and Biodiversity Conservation

 

TaFF Mr. Allen K. Richard, Dr. Cassian T. Mumbi, Dr. William J. Kindeketa, Dr. Thomas Sawe, Dr. Nicephor P. Lesio, TAFORI,

TAWIRI

June, 2022 June, 2024 On-going
7. Development of Tanzania Forestry Research Institute website TAFORI Dr. Siima Bakengesa, Mr. Johnson Massawe, Mr. Geofrey Njovangwa and Mr. Kinggeorge Magaga TAFORI February, 2022 May, 2022 Completed
8. Production of a popular version report for the scientific conference

 

FORVAC Dr. Siima Bakengesa, Dr Amani Uisso, Mr Alloyce Mpiri , Mr Dickson Xavery and Mr. Njovangwa TAFORI November, 2021 July, 2022 Completed
Linking Beekeeping, Crop Pollination and Community Livelihood for Enhanced Conservation of Eastern Arc Mountains (EAM’s) in Tanzania EAMCEF Dr. Thomas C. Sawe TAFORI October, 2021   On-going
10. Market Analysis for Products Derived from EAMCEF Supported Projects in the Eastern Arc Mountains (EAMs) of Tanzania EAMCEF Dr. Chelestino Balama, Dr. Pilly Kagosi, Mr. Helladius Tumwesige and Mr. Yohana Magangali TAFORI September, 2021 August, 2022 On-going
11. Assessing Contribution of Ecotourism to Forest Conservation and Improvement of Community Livelihood in Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania EAMCEF Mr. Geofrey Njovangwa, Dr. Chelestino Balama, Mr. Siwa Ernest and Mr. Johnson Massawe TAFORI September, 2021 August, 2022 On-going
12. Operationalization of the Tool on Systematic Mechanism of Reporting Illegal Activities in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. EAMCEF Dr. Chelestino Balama, Mr. Johnson Massawe, Mr. Geofrey Njovangwa and Mr. Siwa Ernest TAFORI September, 2021 August, 2022 On-going
African honey bee: Does exposure to Neonicotinoids field dose increase virulence to V. destructor? Eva Crane Trust Dr. Thomas Sawe TAFORI August, 2021 September, 2022 On-going
14. Beekeeping in Tanzania: Enhancing hive occupancy and production of honeybee products for improved livelihoods in selected beekeeping potential areas MNRT Dr. Nicephor P. Lesio, Dr. Wilfred Marealle, Dr. Emmanuel Mmmasy, Dr. Angela Mwakatobe, Mr. Alllen K. Richard, Dr. Thomas Sawe, Mr. Stanslaus B. Lukiko and Ms. Loveness Munisi TAFORI, TAWIRI, BTI July, 2021 July, 2024 On-going
JULY 2020 TO JUNE 2021
15. Digitization of TAFORI Herbarium to Improve Data Accessibility and Handling” submitted to Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) GBIF Dr Thomas Sawe, Dr Amani Uisso, Mr. Siwa Nkya, Ms. Jacqueline Kajembe, Mr. Johnson Massawe, Mr. Geofrey Njovangwa and Ms. Ashura Kaniki TAFORI June, 2021 April, 2023 On-going
16. Establishment of Online Journal and Research Projects registration System TaFF Dr. Siima Bakengesa, Mr. Johnson Massawe, Mr. Geofrey Njovangwa, Mr. Kelvin Mtei, Mr. Bakari Sheghembe, Mr. Meshack Messam, Mr. Heri Jackson and Mr. Victor Kalabamu TAFORI, MNRT, TFS May, 2021 October, 2021 Completed
17. Evaluation of beekeeping programs and their contribution to communities’ livelihoods and conservation of forest resources in Tanzania TaFF Mr. Allen Richard, Dr. Chelestino Balama, Dr. Pilly Kagosi, Dr. Numan Amanzi, Dr. Consolatha Kapinga and Ms. Milkajane Sangiwa TAFORI April, 2021 July, 2023 On-going
Mapping of forest plantation in Tanzania: Application of Remote Sensing and GIS technologies: Piloting phase

 

FDT, TFS, TAFORI Dr. Siima S. Bakengesa and Mr. Siwa E. Nkya FDT, TFS, TAFORI March, 2021   On-going
Investigating Pests and Diseases affecting Tree Seed Orchards in The Southern Highlands and Eastern Zones   of Tanzania. TaFF Mr. Chrispine S. Njau, Dr. Revocatus P. Mushumbusi and Dr. Siima S. Bakengesa TAFORI March, 2021   On-going
Understanding the Status of Insect pests, Diseases and Soil problems in Forest Plantations and Woodlots of Tanzania TFS Dr. Revocatus Petro, Dr. Siima S. Bakengesa, Mr. Filbert Meela, Mr. Chrispine S. Njau, Mr. Paul. J. Lyimo, Mr. Osmund A. Ndomba, Mr. Maneno Y. Chidege and Mr. Zawadi D. Mbwambo TAFORI December, 2020   On-going
Revival of Permanent Sample Plots (PSPs) established by Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) In Southern Highlands, Eastern and Central Miombo Woodlands of Tanzania” TaFF Mr. Ernest Siwa and Mr. Joshua Maguzu TAFORI October, 2020   On-going
JULY 2019 TO JUNE 2020
Effects of Pinus patula rotations on soil and foliar nutrients contents in Sao Hill Forest plantation, Tanzania TaFF Mr Francis Laswai and Mr. Joshua Maguzu TAFORI March, 2020   Completed
Strengthening TAFORI capacity for implementation of National CITES Scientific Authority roles World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Dr. Chelestino Balama and Dr. Consolatha Kapinga TAFORI February, 2020   Completed
Determination of wood properties for three lesser known indigenous timber species from some forest reserves at Kibiti District, Pwani Region. Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS), Kibiti District Office Dr. Chelestino Balama, Mr. Francis Laswai, Mr. Geofrey Nyaradani, Dr. Consolatha Kapinga and Mr. Yona Chilongola TAFORI February, 2020   Completed
Piloting innovative community Business models for accelerating uptake of efficient electric cooking appliances Modern Energy Cooking Services –Electric Cooking Outreach (MECS-ECO) Ms. Mary Shayo, Mr. Emmanuel Nyanda, Dr. Chelestino Balama and Mr. Martin Lukac SESCOM, PO-RALG, TAFORI and Nexleaf Analytics-USA January, 2020   Completed
Status of Osyris lanceolata in Tanzania EU Support (CITES Tree species programme) Dr. Consolatha Kapinga, Dr. Numan Amanzi and Mr. Siwa E. Nkya TAFORI January, 2020   Completed
Development of Non-Detriment Findings report for Osyris lanceolata in Tanzania EU Support (CITES Tree species programme) Dr. Chelestino Balama and Dr. Consolatha Kapinga TAFORI January, 2020   Completed
Finding common ground: living labs for linking conservation to rural community livelihood in the Western Usambara Mountains Tanzania (LiveLabLink) VLIR-UOS Prof. Didas Kimaro, Prof. Karen Vancampenhout, Prof. Bart Muys, Prof. Herwig Leirs, Dr. John R. Mbwambo TAFORI January, 2020   Completed
29. Implementation of the international scientific conference on forest and honeybee products value chains for development of sustainable livelihoods and industrial economy

 

FORVAC Dr. Siima Bakengesa TAFORI January, 2020 May, 2021 Completed
             
31. Estimating effects of forest plantations on water resources of Kilolo District, Tanzania. TaFF Dr. Nancy Pima, Dr. Chelestino Balama, Mr. Siwa Ernest, Mr. Joshua Maguzu and Dr. Winfred Mbungu

 

TAFORI January, 2020 September, 2022 Ongoing
32. Assessment of Population Structure, Regeneration Potential and phenological pattern of Warbugia Ugandensis in Lushoto District TaFF Dr. Revocatus Mushumbusi, Dr. Nancy Pima, Dr. Stephen Maduka and Nanyika Kaniki TAFORI January, 2020 September, 2022 Ongoing
33. Establishment and Performance assessment of milicia excelsa and Khaya anthotheca as potential indigeneous tree species for forest plantation in Tanzania TaFF Dr. Pilly Kagosi, Mr. Siwa Ernest, Dr. Siima Bakengesa, Mr. Joshua Maguzu, Dr. Nancy Pima TAFORI November, 2019   Time lapse
34. Institutional Capacity Building Writing Winning Research Proposals TaFF Dr. Nancy Pima, Dr. Amani J. Uisso, Dr. Stephen Maduka, Dr. Revocatus Mushumbusi TAFORI July, 2019   Completed
JULY 2018 TO JUNE 2019
Rehabilitation and Conservation of Mwalimu Nyerere’s Muhunda Forest Reserve, Butiama District, Mara Region. TaFF Mr. Omary I. Dibwa, Dr. Amani J. Uisso and Dr. Stephen S. Maduka and Dr. Revocatus P. Mushumbusi, TAFORI June, 2019   Completed
Pests and Diseases in Tree Genetic Trials in the Southern Highlands and in the Warmer Drier Areas FDT Mr. Chrispine S. Njau, Dr. Revocatus Petro and Dr. Siima Bakengesa TAFORI May, 2019   Completed
Causes of Mortality Rates of Pinus patula Seedlings in Private Forest Programme Area PFP Mr. Chrispine S. Njau, Dr. Revocatus Petro and Dr. Siima Bakengesa TAFORI October, 2018   Completed
Assessment of cost-benefit analysis for EAMCEF small and large supported  projects in the Eastern Arc Mountains, Tanzania EAMCEF Dr. Chelestino Balama, Dr. Pilly Kagosi, Mr. Helladius Tumwesige and Mr. Yohana Magangali TAFORI September, 2018 July, 2020 Completed
Developing a mechanism for reporting illegal activities for sustainable forest management in the Eastern Arc Mountains, Tanzania EAMCEF Dr. Chelestino Balama, Mr. Ernest Siwa, Mr. Johnson Massawe, Mr. Justin Alphonce and Mr. Geofrey Njovangwa TAFORI September, 2018 July, 2020 Completed
JULY 2017 TO JUNE 2018
Determine the effect of resin tapping on growth and wood quality of Pinus patula at SaoHill TaFF Prof Malimbwi R. E, Prof Chamshama S.A.O, Dr Mugasha W.A, Dr Revocatus Mushumbusi, Mr Francis Laswai and Mr Salehe B TAFORI March, 2018   Completed
41. Assessing survival, growth and performance of Acacia mangium for timber and poles production in Tanzania. TaFF Dr. Nancy Pima, Nezia Byakugila, Pray Solomon TAFORI January, 2018 June, 2019 Completed
42. Assessing the effect of spacing and weeding for the growth of Dendrocalamus Membranaceae CV grandis in order to reduce costs of plantation maintenance and increase productivity. TaFF Dr. Nancy Pima, Nezia Byakugila, Pray Solomon TAFORI January, 2018 June, 2019 Completed
43. Assessing growth and performance of Gmerina arborea for timber and poles production in Tanzania. TaFF Dr. Nancy Pima, Nezia Byakugila, Pray Solomon TAFORI January, 2018 June, 2019 Completed
44. Assessing survival and growth performance of Eucalyptus clones for poles and timber production in Tanzania. TaFF Dr. Nancy Pima, Nezia Byakugila, Pray Solomon TAFORI January, 2018 June, 2019 Completed
45. Assessing survival and growth performance of Khaya anthotheca in relation to age for timber production. TaFF Dr. Nancy Pima, Nezia Byakugila, Pray Solomon TAFORI January, 2018 June, 2019 Completed
46. Assessing survival and growth performance of Khaya anthotheca in relation to age for timber and poles production in Tanzania. TaFF Dr. Nancy Pima, Nezia Byakugila, Pray Solomon TAFORI January, 2018 June, 2019 Completed
Assessing the Effect of Different Planting Techniques on tree survival and growth performance for Arid and semi-arid Land at Mtumba village, Dodoma and Manyoni, Singida. TaFF Dr. Elifuraha E Njoghomi,
Mr. Faustine L Massawe & Mr. Naftali L. Mahewa
TAFORI July, 2017   Completed
Assessing growth, survival and performance of Afzelia quanzensis in relation to age for timber production. TaFF Mr. Faustine L Massawe & Mr. Naftali L. Mahewa TAFORI July, 2017   Completed
Establishment of Eucalyptus Clone stand at Arid Zone Afforestation Research Centre (AZARC) TaFF Mr. Faustine L Massawe & Mr. Naftali L. Mahewa TAFORI July, 2017   Completed
Assessing growth performance of Gmelina arborea for timber and poles production in Semi-arid areas of Tanzania. TaFF Mr. Faustine L Massawe & Mr. Naftali L. Mahewa TAFORI July, 2017   Completed
JULY 2016 TO JUNE 2017
Determination of physical, mechanical and anatomical properties of lesser known timber species identified from some production forest reserves in Lindi, Mtwara and Ruvuma, Tanzania TFS Southern Zone Dr. Revocatus Mushumbusi, Mr Francis Laswai and Dr Chelestino Balama TAFORI March, 2017   Completed
Determination of rotation age of Pinus patula, P. caribaea, P. kesiya and P. tecunumannii in some public sector forest plantations, Tanzania TFS Mr. Francis Laswai, Prof. R.E Malimbwi, Prof S.A.O Chamshama and Prof Abdallah J TAFORI December, 2016   Completed
JULY 2015 TO JUNE 2016; JULY 2016 TO JUNE 2017; JULY 2017 TO JUNE 2018; AND JULY 2018 TO JUNE 2019
Determination of physical and strength properties of some major plantation timber tree species at different ages in Tanzania TFS Mr. Francis Laswai, Prof. S.A.O Chamshama, Prof: Abdallah J, Dr. Revocatus Mushumbusi, Dr. Chelestino Balama and Dr. Nancy Pima TAFORI February, 2016   Completed
54. Building capacity of private tree nursery operators through training on the best tree nurseries establishment and management techniques for improving the quality of tree seedlings to enhance urban forestry in Kinondoni Municipality, Dar es Salaam City TaFF Dr. Amani J. Uisso and Dr. Chelestino Balama TAFORI April, 2016   Completed
55. Woody invasive alien species in East Africa: Assessing and mitigating their negative impact on ecosystem services and rural livelihood Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) Dr. John Richard TAFORI July, 2015   Completed