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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
ABSTRACT About 10% of Tanzania area is covered with wetlands and some wetlands are very rich in fish resources. However, there is increase of socio-economic activities that put threats to these ecosystems. This study was conducted in the Wembere wetlands to investigate the influence these activities have on wetland fish resources. 100 respondents were used 94 picked simple random samplings and 6 were purposefully sampled. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to analyse data. Trend of fi...
ABSTRACT This study entitled “Community Participation in Water Resources Governance in Semiarid Areas: A Case of Mbabala Ward, Dodoma Municipality” was conducted in three selected villages namely: Bihawana, Mbabala „A‟ and Mbabala „B‟. The study was conducted in the year 2015 and data were collected using questionnaire survey and interviews. This study involved 28 respondents selected from three villages whereby (9) respondents were taken from Bihawana, (9) respondents from Mbaba...
ABSTRACT This study aimed at investigating community perceptions on cultural landscape as tourist attraction in Kondoa District, Central Tanzania. Specific objectives of the study included to examine the use and non-use value of gullies in Kondoa district; to examine community willingness to accept (WTA) for change to conserve gullies for tourism purpose; and to assess community willingness to pay (WTP) for visiting gullies. The study employed a case research design using descriptive researc...
ABSTRACT A study was undertaken aiming four villages of Kilago, Igung'hwa, Ngulu and Mhongolo of Kahama District, Shinyanga Region. The study objective was to determine carbon tradi ng mechanism in semi arid areas of north western Tanzania using Kahama District as a case study. Specific objectives include d 1) assessing community involvement in carbon trading mechanisms under REDD+ initiatives; 2) assessing the cost benefit mechanisms towards adoption of REDD+; and 3) analysing important stre...
ABSTRACT Climate change and variability (CCV) has posed great challenges on agriculture around the world. In response, the farmers and the Tanzanian government have employed different adaptation strategies to cope with this problem. However, Mwanga among other districts are still faced with the problem of food insecurity as a result of impacts of CCV on food crop production. This study hence, examined the adaptation strategies to CCV and their impact on food security in Mwanga district. Speci...
ABSTRACT Every year flooding of Songwe River has brought severe problems in the lower part of its catchment located in Kyela District. Frequently floods lead to loss of people‟s lives, destructions of infrastructures and properties. This study made an assessment of floods and their management practices in Songwe River Catchment particularly at Kabanga and Ndwanga villages which are found in Kyela District (Mbeya Region). The specific Objectives were to identify the main patterns of floods, ...
ABSTRACT The study assessed the Land use changes adjacent to Lake Babati using Geographic information system and remote sensing. Specifically, the study assessed the negative impacts associated with anthropogenic activities to the lake, land use changes adjacent to the lake between years 2000 and 2011 and examined the strengths and weaknesses of the ongoing management of the Lake. Villages studied were Babati Majengo, Singe and Bagara Ziwani. Data were collected using Geographic information s...