ABSTRACT This study assessed impacts of Community Conservation Banks on conservation and livelihood in three villages of Serengati district adjacent to Serengeti National Park. The villages were Bonchugu, Rwamchanga and Robanda. The study involved 60 COCOBA members who were selected through systematic random sampling procedures. Besides, the study involved 4 officials who were purposively selected. Data were mainly collected through questionnaires, interview, physical observation and focus gr...
ABSTRACT This study was conducted to assess the contribution of Gmelina arborea tree species on combating deforestation in four villages of Rwinga ward, Namtumbo District. The study was conducted in Minazini, Rwinga, Mandepwende and Migelegele villages. The study was guided by three objectives which are; to assess the perception of farmers about planting Gmelina arborea tree species in the study area, to assess the extent Gmelina arborea tree species has contributed to combat deforestation i...
ABSTRACT This study sought to capture information on the mitigation of farmer - herder conflicts in two villages, namely Mbuyuni and Uturo in Mbarali District, Tanzania. The study was conducted to achieve the following specific objectives: (i) to evaluate the functions of related institutions and stakeholders towards conflicts resolution and management. (ii) To assess the impacts of land conflicts among the land users and (iii) to suggest alternative strategies and /or mechanisms for mitigat...
ABSTRACT This study which was conducted between October and December 2017, explored the opportunities and constraints for attracting private investors in Wami-Mbiki WMA in Bagamoyo District. The study guided by three specific objectives; (i) to determine investment opportunities found in Wami-Mbiki WMA that can attract investors, (ii) to examine factors for lack of private investors in Wami-Mbiki and (iii) to develop a win-win public-private partnerships (PPPs) framework for Wami-Mbiki WMA. ...
ABSTRACT This study is entitled as “The impact of REDD+ project on community livelihoods” which was conducted in Kondoa District, in two selected villages namely; Kolo and Mnenia. Data were collected using a questionnaire survey, Focus Group Discussion and Interviews. Eighty respondents and four key informants were involved in the study. Quantitative data were analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 16, and content analysis was used for qualitativ...
ABSTRACT This study focussed on assessing the impacts of seaweed farming on household income in Zanzibar. The study specifically, was set to meet three objectives, namely; assessing the status of seaweed farming, identify main players in seaweed farming and assessing the contribution of seaweed farming in households‟ income. A sample size of 75 respondents‟ method was employed. The Study was conducted in Matemwe Ward in Zanzibar and it employed a descriptive cross-sectional survey researc...
ABSTRACT This study aimed at assessing reliability of Rainwater Harvesting as a Strategy to Alleviate Water Scarcity using Monduli District as a case study. The study was governed by three specific objectives namely; to determine how rain water harvesting was being done and managed by community members, assessing the quality of Rain Water harvested by analysing bacteriological parameters (faecal coliform) and lastly, to determine challenges faced by community on Rain Water Harvesting, and how...
ABSTRACT Forest governance reforms are expected to bring an optimal solution to sustainable forest management challenges. This study was conducted to assess the perception and attitude toward forest governance reforms and their implication to local communities living adjacent Biharamulo forest reserve, in Kagera and Geita regions. The objectives of the study were to examine the local communities’ awareness toward forest governance reforms; to analyse factors which influence local communitie...
ABSTRACT In recent years, the flood has brought severe problems in Mvomero District. This phenomenon has led to uncertain conditions to the people‟s lives and property, as well as destructions of infrastructures. This study made an assessment of the effects of floods and flood management practices in Dakawa Ward which found in Morogoro Region. The study used household survey and interviews to collect data from 100 households and 8 key informants. Also, the study employed observation method ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...