ABSTRACT Crocodile products have become popular in the world. In effect, they have attracted the attention of people in many countries including Tanzania. However, the farming practice comprises many activities and time involved before derivation of the commercial products. This study aimed at gaining insight on the economics of Nile crocodile farming in Bagamoyo, Tanzania. The objectives were to determine the reproductive rates of Nile crocodiles, products extracted from the crocodile, cost...
ABSTRACT The study was conducted to assess the economic valuation of selected Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) around Chiwale General Land Forest (CGLF) in Masasi DistrictMtwara. The value of NTFPs is not well known in other forest including CGLF as case study, since few studies have been done mainly on the economic value of firewood, food security, medicinal plants and poles in the Eastern Arc Mountains forest (Udzungwa), North Ruvu Forest Reserve, Zaraninge forest in Bagamoyo. This study...
ABSTRACT Miombo woodlands are the largest savanna in the world and dominate southern Africa. They support the livelihoods of over 100 million people and are strongly influenced by anthropogenic fires. This study was conducted with the overall objective of determining the effect of bushfires on mammals in miombo woodlands under different forest tenure systems. Household questionnaires, checklist of probe questions for key informants, participant observation, PRA techniques and field inventory...
ABSTRACT The present study was conducted in Mbeya Rural District during December 2011 to April 2012 with the main objective of assessing the contribution of Agroforestry homegardens to household food security and income generation among communities. The study involved four randomly selected wards, one village per selected ward and thirty households from each village, all selected randomly. Data collection was done through field surveys using relevant social survey methods. The findings indic...
ABSTRACT The Pugu and Kazimzumbwi forest reserves are among the 83 lowland coastal forests in Tanzania. The decentralization of these reserves can be called pseudo-devolution, because system does not allow for full participation of local government and villagers. This study intended to asses the devolution of power in historical perspective and the factors underlying it; identify types of forest resource use conflicts exist and factors underlying them; and asses existing and potential confli...
Abstract A study to document medicinal plants parts and practices in relation to sustainable use was performed in communities around the Miombo woodland of Urumwa in Tanzania. Data collection was based on semi-structured interviews and discussion with key stakeholders. G-tests were used to ascertain differences in medicinal plants practices between women and men. Roots were the commonly used parts for medicine followed by barks. In practice, boiling and grinding were the preferred methods for...
ABSTRACT A study carried out to evaluate the growth performance and economic benefit of Nile tilapia and Chinese cabbage under integration system. Nine ponds and twelve vegetable plots were used. Three ponds treated with feed only (T1), another three ponds with chicken manure only (T2) and the last three ponds with chicken manure and supplementary feed (T3). Fish with an average weight of 1.2 g were stocked at rate of 5 fingrlings/m2 in each pond. Fish were fed at 5% of their body weight and...
ABSTRACT This research for assessing the contribution of Little Ruaha River to the income of the adjacent households was conducted in four selected villages. The main focus was on assessing how individuals, households and communities depend on the river for their income. Specifically, the study aimed at examining the river regime changes for the past 47 years, assessing the main economic activities practiced by people in the elected villages, determining the contribution of the river to the ...
ABSTRACT A study was carried out to evaluate spatial and temporal changes that have occurred over a period of 25 years in land use and land cover and their impacts on ecosystem services with strong focus in water and sediments yield in the Little Ruaha River Catchment (LRRC), in Rufiji River Basin. The objectives of the study were to analyze the spatial and temporal changes of land use/cover, assess the impacts of land use/cover changes on water and sediment yields and predict the future...
ABSTRACT This study was conducted in Mpimbwe and Inyonga divisions in Rukwa region, Tanzania. It examined the contribution of community-based wildlife management (CBWM) to poverty reduction. Specifically the study intended to assess actors, benefit-sharing systems of CBWM, contribution of CBWM to local livelihoods and poverty reduction, the role of illegal use of Katavi National Park in poverty acceleration or deceleration and to identify strategies that would contribute to poverty redu...
ABSTRACT The overall objective of this study was to assess the economic contributions of Pawaga-Idodi and Ngarambe-Tapika Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) to community livelihoods in Iringa and Rufiji Districts respectively. Primary data were obtained through household questionnaire survey, focus group discussion, and key informants interviews in four villages in the two WMAs. Secondary data were collected from WMAs documentary reports from district and village office, internet, journals and ...
ABSTRACT The increased use of wastewater and sludge from wastewater stabilization ponds in agriculture predisposes the consumers to the health risks. The objective of this study was to evaluate the bioactivity of Synadenium glaucescens (Pax) extracts on helminth eggs and larvae from wastewater and sludge in Morogoro. Helminth eggs and larvae were recovered using Bailenger and Baerman methods, and then quantified using McMaster techniques. Extracts (S. Glaucescens) used during hatchability a...
ABSTRACT Wildlife Management Area (WMA) provides an avenue for rural communities to participate in wildlife management. Ideal interventions require initiatives based on felt needs thereby bridging the gap between theory and practice. The intervention is however constrained with socio-economic and institutional factors. The study assessed socioeconomic and institutional factors influencing local community adoption and operationalisation of the WMA concept in the management of Pawaga-Idodi pil...
ABSTRACT This study was conducted to analyze the socio-economic and environmental effects of urban fish farming in Dar es Salaam. Gross Margin was used to determine the profitability of urban fish farming. Results indicate that urban fish farming are operating profitably. The gross margin obtained by tilapia farmers ranges from TZS 658 000/= to 2 515 350/= per pond per production cycle. While gross margin obtained by African catfish farmers ranges from TZS 3 750 000/= to 9 590 000/=. Contrib...
ABSTRACT The global supply of wildlife and forest resources products is increasingly strained by illegal activities. Incorporate law enforcement to reduce illegal activities in Protected Areas increasing. There is considerable debate on the effectiveness of law enforcement to deliver conservation outcomes. Explore the factors influencing the effectiveness of law enforcement in JUHIBU and JUHIBEKO in Babati and Kondoa districts was pertinent. A total of 150 households and 52 law enforcement ...