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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 | |