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Population, development and deforestation in Songea district, Tanzania

Haule, Michael J. (Scientific Research Publishing, 2014-01)

Deforestation is a phenomenon that forms part of environmental degradation. The fact that deforestation is both a source and contributor to global warming, as it reduces the carbon sinks, cannot be contested [1]. A case ...

Analysis of structure and diversity of the Kilengwe forest in the Morogoro region, Tanzania

Kacholi, David Sylvester (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2014-01-23)

This study investigates the structure, species composition, and diversity of a section of the Kilengwe Forest in Tanzania. In order to accomplish the proposed objectives, 18 plots of 20m× 20mwere randomly established in ...

The impact of biogas conversion technology for economic development: A case study in Kilimanjaro region

Mkiramweni, L. L. N. (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2012)

In Tanzania the overall performance of the country’s social and economic development requires the minimization of the existing energy challenges. Currently, about 80% of Tanzanians live in rural areas, and 90% percent of ...

Human influences on tree diversity and composition of a coastal forest ecosystem: The case of Ngumburuni forest reserve, Rufiji, Tanzania

Kimaro, J.; Lulandala, L. (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2013)

This paper reports on the findings of an ecological survey conducted in Ngumburuni Forest Reserve, a biodiversity rich forest reserve within the coastal forests of Tanzania. The main goal of this study was to determine ...

The cost of managing forest carbon under REDD+ initiatives: a case of Kolo hills forests in Kondoa District, Dodoma, Tanzania

John, Kabura; Silayo, Dos Santos A.; Vatn, Arild (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2014-08-20)

Countries considering participating in a REDD+ mechanism need information on what it would cost them to reduce emissions fromdeforestation and forest degradation. This study was conducted to estimate the cost ofmanaging ...

Review of rainwater harvesting techniques and evidence for their use in semi-arid Tanzania

Gowing, J.W.; Mahoo, O.B.; Hatibu, N. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 1999)

Rainwater harvesting (RWH) should be regarded as a continuum of techniques that link in-situ soil-water conservation at one extreme to conventional irrigation at the other. In-situ RWH, comprises a group of techniques ...

Land characteristics, run-off and potential for rainwater haversting in semi- arid areas of Tanzania

Rwehumbiza, F.B.R; Hatibu, N; Machibya, M. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 1999)

Effective utilization of rainfall in semi-arid areas is very much dependent on land characteristics, land use, and management practices. Important land characteristics include soil type, soil hydraulic properties down ...

The use of computer simulation to assess the suitability of RWH technology interventions in semi-arid Tanzania

Gowing, J. W.; Young, M. D. B.; Rwehumbiza, F. B. R. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 1999)

Experimental research into soil-water management, whether on a research station or on farmers' fields, is necessarily restricted to specific sites over limited time intervals. Meaningful extrapolation is a problem. With ...

Integrated assessment of forest cover change and above-ground carbon stock in Pugu and Kazimzubwi forest reserves, Tanzania

Kashaigili, Japhet J.; Mdemu, Makarius V.; Nduganda, Augustino R.; Mbilinyi, Boniface P. (Scientific Research, 2013)

A study was conducted to estimate the forest cover change, quantify and map tree above-ground carbon stock using Re- mote sensing and GIS techniques together with forest inventory. Landsat images of 1980, 1995 and 2010 ...

Assessing the potential impacts of four climate change scenarios on the discharge of the Simiyu River, Tanzania using the SWAT Model

Lubini, Alain; Adamowski, Jan (International Journal of Water Sciences, 2013)

The Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) was used to explore the potential impact of four Climate change scenarios on discharge from the Simiyu River in Tanzania, located in the Lake Victoria watershed in Africa. The SWAT ...

Community perceptions and willingness to accept and execute REDD+ initiative: the case of Pugu and Kazimzumbwi forest reserves, Tanzania

Mngumi, Lazaro; Shemdoe, Riziki Silas; Liwenga, Emma (Canadian Academy of Oriental and Occidental Culture, 2013-04-25)

The study examined community perceptions and willingness to accept and execute Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) initiative at Pugu and Kazimzumbwi Forest Reserves (PKFRs) in the course ...

Management cost in government and private forest plantations in Tanzania: case study of Sao hill and Mapanda plantations, Mufindi district, Tanzania

Malinga, Hamisi Iddi (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2011)

A study on management cost in government and private forest plantations in Tanzania was carried out at Sao Hill Forest Plantation and Mapanda Forest Plantation. Specifically, the study identified management costs of Sao ...

An analysis of maximum one hour rainfall intensity

Temu, H. Y. (Directorate of Meteorology, 1988)

Mon1hly and annual maximum one hour rainfall for 1hirty seven stations in East Africa for the last ten years is plotted and analysed. 'Using Chow's version of the Gumbel method and probability paper developed by Powel ...

Hunter-gatherers' coping strategies on climate change in Iramba and Mbulu districts, Tanzania

Shadrack, Seleman (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2011)

The study intended to establish the perceptions of community on climate change, identifying the Hadzabe' food insecurity coping strategies toward climate change and assessing the extent of food availability and stability. ...

Carbon storage potential of grassland ecosystems in the Eastern Arc mountains: a case study of Udzungwa mountains, Tanzania

Laswai, Francis Faustine (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2011)

Grasslands are believed to store carbon in below and above ground. However, little is known on the actual proportion amount of carbon stored in the different carbon pools in the grassland ecosystems. This study aimed at ...

Impacts of participatory forest management on forest conditions and livelihoods in Tanzania: a case study of Monduli catchment forest reserve.

Bwoyo, Deusdedit Kamalamo (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2008)

Wide acceptance of sustainable development as a concept and as the goal of forest management has shifted policies from a traditional to people oriented approach. Tanzania mainland is exercising Participatory Forest ...

Forest income and rural livelihoods under Suledo community based forest management in Kiteto district

Mwakasendo, Clemence Andagile (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2009)

How forest income in Community Based Forest Management (CBFM), enters into peoples’ livelihood diversification strategies, income distributional profile, degree of dependency and variations due to contextual factors is ...

Assessment of the environmental impacts of dark fire tobacco farming in Songea rural district

Nyoni, Clarence Hugo (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2008)

The study was conducted in Songea rural district in Ruvuma region to investigate the environmental impact of dark fire tobacco. Community level data collection was carried out using structured questionnaires, focus group ...

Natural resource base and agricultural production options in East Uluguru mountains

Wamba, Acquiline Paul (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2008)

The study was conducted in eastern part of Uluguru Mountains, Tanzania between December 2007 and March 2008. The main objective was to examine natural resource base and agricultural production options in Uluguru Mountains. ...

Analysis of farmers’ adaptation to climatic change in Kilimanjaro region

Ajuaye, Adeline (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2010)

This study aimed at assessing farmers’ adaptation mechanisms to climate change in Kilimanjaro region. Specifically, attention was devoted to examine farmers’ awareness and perception towards climate change; adaptation ...

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