Natural Resource Management Research Papers/Topics

Effectiveness Of Climate Change Adaptation Strategies For Cattle Keeping: A Case Of Tarime District, Mara Region

ABSTRACT This study assessed effectiveness of climate change adaptation strategies for cattle keepers in Tarime District. Four selected villages namely; Muriba, Taghare, Bungurere and Kubori were involved in the study. Data were collected using household questionnaire, observation and interviews. Ninety eight respondents and ten key informants were involved in the study. Quantitative data were analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 20, and content an...

Spatial-Temporal Variation Of Pteropus Voeltzkowi Population And Its Potential Role In Restoring Forest Connectivity In Pemba Island

ABSTRACT This study examined spatial and temporal variation of Pteropus voeltzkowi population and its potential roles in restoring forest connectivity in Pemba Island where four villages including; Wete, Ngezi, Kidike, and Msitu mkuu were involved. The study adopts longitudinal research design whereby the data were collected once in a dry season and once in a wet season. The collected data were then processed and analysed using R computer software. Specifically, the study aimed at assessing v...

Contribution Of Village Land Use Plan In Mitigating Human-Wildlife Conflicts In Ikona –Wma, Serengeti District

ABSTRACT Many rural communities living adjacent to protected areas in developing countries are facing negative impacts as a result of increasing human-wildlife conflicts (HWCs). This study was conducted to assess the contribution of Village Land Use Plan (VLUP) in mitigating human-wildlife conflicts. The study involved two villages of Makundusi and Natta Mbisso in Serengeti district. Data were collected through households’ survey; key informants interviews, focus group discussions and archi...

Potential Of Redd+ Initiatives In Promotion Of Local Communities’ Livelihood: A Case Of Kilosa District

ABSTRACT REDD+ is a climate change mitigation measures aimed at enhancing forests for carbon storage and generation of reward to local community. “Making REDD+ Work for Communities and Forest Conservation in Tanzania” is a pilot project implemented in Kilosa site by Tanzania Forest Conservation Group and Tanzania Community Forest Conservation Network. Although REDD+ has promoted Participatory Forest Management in its approach, still potential on local communities‟ livelihood is question...

Contribution Of Tourist Cultural Heritage Sites In Community Livelihood

ABSTRACT This study had assessed the Contribution of Tourist Cultural Heritage sites in the community livelihood which was conducted in Bagamoyo District, in three selected villages namely; Shaurimoyo, Soko jipya and Mwambao. Data were collected by using household questionnaire surveys, focus group discussions and interviews. One hundred respondents and twelve key informants were involved in the study. Quantitative data were analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) sof...

Effectiveness Of Indigenous Knowledge In Adaptation To Climate Change For Maize And Beans Production A Case Of Mbeya Rural, Mbeya Region

ABSTRACT This study aimed at examining indigenous knowledge on climate change adaptation on maize and bean production in Mbeya rural. Basically the study aimed at examining the changes in rainfall and temperature and its impact on maize and bean production in the area as well as addressing the indigenous knowledge used by local people to resist the impacts caused by climate change. Primary data were collected by using questionnaires, interviews with key informants and field observation. SPSS ...

Uranium Mining And Local Communities Livelihood Expectations In Namtumbo District, Tanzania

ABSTRACT This study was conducted in order to assess the local communities` livelihood expectations from uranium mining in 2016 at Namtumbo District, Tanzania specifically in Likuyu ward in which three villages were involved namely Likuyuseka, Mtonya and Mandela. Data for this study were obtained through documentary review, survey, semi structured interviews and Focused Group Discussion methods in which a representative sample of 96 heads of households was used. Descriptive and inferential st...

An Assessment Of Municipal Solid Waste Collection Services At Community Level, In Mbeya City

ABSTRACT This study aimed at assessing the efficiency of Municipal Solid Waste collection services (MSWCS) at community level in Mbeya City. Efficiency was specifically assessed by establishing the coverage of Municipal Solid Waste collection services, existing methods of collection and finally determine challenges associated with MSWCS. Data were collected through structured questionnaires, key informant interviews, documentary reviews and field observations. Questionnaire survey was undert...

Assessment On Impact Of Human Population Pressure On The Sustainabilty Of Ngorongoro Conservation Area

ABSTRACT This study has assessed the impact of human population pressure on the sustainability of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, at three selected villages namely: Enduleni, Ngorongoro and Nainokanoka. Data were collected by using Household questionnaires survey, focus group discussion and interviews. One hundred respondents and thirteen key informants were involved in the study. Quantitative Data, were analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 16.1 and...

Impact Of Human-Wildlife Conflicts On Natural Resources Management In Tanzania: A Case Study Of Saadani National Park

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to find out the impact of human wildlife-conflicts on natural resources management in Saadani national park, Tanzania. The data for the study were collected from three villages vicinity to Saadani National Park (SANAPA), namely Mkange, Saadani and Matipwili villages. The study cover 97 households survey and 13 key informants interviews including the ward and village executive officers, District officials and Saadani National Park officials. Both qualitative a...

The Influence Of Climate Change On Cashew Nuts Pests And Diseases And The Adaptation Strategies Employed By Farmers: A Case Of Mtwara District Southern Tanzania

ABSTRACT The study informs about the influence of climate change on cashew nuts pests and diseases as well as strategies employed by farmers to minimize the impact in Mtwara District. Two wards of Nitekela and Nanguruwe in the District were used to generate the data. Specifically, the study examined trend of climate parameters (rainfall, temperature and relative humidity) in the study area, the impact of climate change on cashew pests and diseases and lastly the strategies employed by farmer...

The Implications Of Climate Change Adaptation Measures On Control Of Grapevine’s Pests And Diseases In Dodoma, Tanzania

ABSTRACT This study aimed at assessing the implications of climate change adaptation measures towards the control of pests and diseases in grapevines farming. The study was conducted in Dodoma in the villages of Mpunguzi, Hombolo, Veyula and Zuzu. These villages were selected due to the fact that they grow grapevines and are likely affected by climate change with implications on the occurrence of pests and diseases. The specific objectives were; to establish the trend of climate parameters in...

Assessment Of The Sustainability Of Kiwengwapongwe Forest Reserve, Zanzibar

ABSTRACT The study to assess the sustainability of Kiwengwa-Pongwe Forest Reserve, Zanzibar was conducted in May 2012. Four villages were involved namely Pongwe, Ndudu, Kumbaurembo and Gulioni. The data were collected by using questionnaires, interview, focused group discussions, physical site visits and literature reviews. One hundred and twenty households, four village leaders and ten forest officers participated in this study. The data were analysed using statistical package for Social Sc...

Effectiveness Of Beach Management Units On Sustainable Fishery Management On Lake Victoria: A Case Of Musoma Rural Districts

ABSTRACT This study was meant to generate information on the effectiveness of Beach Management Units on sustainable fishery management on Lake Victoria. The study intended specifically to; assess the status of fishery practices, examine institutional and managerial challenges and suggest mechanisms to make the BMUs sustainable. The study was conducted in the Musoma Rural District‟s BMUs. A total of three BMUs (Kigeraetuma, Mugango and Etaro) were involved in the study. Data were collected ...

Impacts Of Tourism On The Environment: A Case Study Of Nungwi And Kiwengwa Villages In Unguja

ABSTRACT The study, assesses the impact of tourism on the environment in Nungwi and Kiwengwa villages, administratively in Unguja. Data were collected using a questionnaire survey, key informants interviews and physical field visit. Data were analysed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 16.0 and content analysis was used qualitative data. Findings indicated that hotels and restaurants were the major environment degradation agents, while snorkeling/diving and presence of ...


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