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Title: Forestry in Tanzania

Journal Article · · J. For.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5585431

Forest types and plantations, and associated forest industries are described. Forests occupy 47% of the total land area, mostly open miombo woodland dominated by Julbernardia and Brachystegia, with small areas of tropical high forest, mangroves and plantations. About 97% of the total roundwood consumed is used as fuelwood or for charcoal. Early results from village forestry programmes (partially financed by SIDA), the less successful communal village plantations, and agroforestry practices are described briefly. Education, training and the importance of wildlife are discussed.

Research Organization:
Univ. Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Tanzania
OSTI ID:
5585431
Journal Information:
J. For.; (United States), Vol. 81:11
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English