Apiculture potential in protected areas: the case of Udzungwa Mountains National Park, Tanzania

Njau, Marcelian A.; Mpuya, Pauline M.; Mturi, Fatina A.

doi:10.1080/17451590903087821

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“…It has also been realized by other authors that honey yield is positively related to percentage of coffee trees, as coffee shade trees flowering complement with coffee flowering to enhance honey production (Munyuli 2012). This finding is in accordance with studies from other regions that have highlighted the productive ecological dimension of beekeeping, consolidating agroforestry conservation, family livelihood development, and food security through crop pollination (Njaua et al, 2009;Requier et al, 2015;Devkota et al, 2016).…”

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Beekeeping promotes the traditional home-garden conservation in Ethiopia

Kumsa

Bareke

Addi

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In Ethiopia, agrobiodiversity is managed through indigenous knowledge of rural communities, where the selection of plant species varies depending on the sociocultural practices and local economic needs. Traditional beekeeping has been practiced by millions of households in rural Ethiopia over a long historical period. However, the contribution of beekeeping in maintaining agrobiodiversity has not been systematically assessed in the country. This study was conducted in Central and Western Ethiopia to assess and compare traditional conservation practices, as well as the diversity and abundance of vegetation found within home-garden maintained by beekeepers and non-beekeepers. The results of the study showed that beekeepers raditionally retain more remnants of trees and shrubs in their home-garden to favor sustainable beekeeping, compared to non-beekeepers who instead are more likely to expand crop production. The mean number of floral species in beekeeper and non-beekeeper home-gardens was 22.8 ±3.2 and 14.2 ± 2.1, respectively. The higher species richness of bee visited plants in beekeepers’ home-gardens may be associated with traditional ecological knowledge accumulated by beekeepers over the years to maximize harvests of bee products. We therefore recommend the integration of ekeeping to other conservation interventions, such as community forestry, watersheds and protected areas as sustainable conservation practices. We suggest that necessary financial, technological, and extensional support should be enhanced to align improved v to any conservation efforts.

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Beekeeping promotes the traditional home-garden conservation in Ethiopia

Kumsa

Bareke

Addi

et al. 2021

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“…The UMNP is a mountain ranges lying between 07º46ˈS and 36º49ˈE, and at altitude of 2,579m (8,461ft.) above the sea level (Njau et al, 2009). It covers an area of 16,131.40km 2 .…”

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“…Communities close to the park get both direct and indirect benefits (Katani & Ndelolia, 2020). Ecologically, the park contributes in regulating micro-climate due to the existence of the forest reserve that assists in attracting adequate rainfall and moisture throughout the year (Njau et al, 2009). Ecological services that benefit human communities stem from the healthy forest or park ecosystems, which include clean water, stable soil and clean air (Njau et al, 2009;Katani & Ndelolia, 2020).…”

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“…Ecologically, the park contributes in regulating micro-climate due to the existence of the forest reserve that assists in attracting adequate rainfall and moisture throughout the year (Njau et al, 2009). Ecological services that benefit human communities stem from the healthy forest or park ecosystems, which include clean water, stable soil and clean air (Njau et al, 2009;Katani & Ndelolia, 2020). Hence, the results of this study may be applied to improve the management of other parks since the understanding of motivation factors of local communities in the management of national parks has the potential of increasing the participation of rural populations in the management of national parks.…”

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The Significance of Motivational Incentives to the Management of Udzungwa Mountain National Park In Kilombero, Tanzania

Mhache

2022

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This paper explores the significance of providing motivational incentives to local communities to attract effective management of the Udzungwa Mountain National Park (UMDP) in Kilombero district. It also examines the benefits accrued by local people from the UMDNP, explores factors motivating people to manage the UMNP, and determines challenges encountered in the management of the park. The article employs data from a study that was carried out in Msosa, Msolwa, Mkula and Ruipa villages; where a total of 233 heads of households and 7 tour guides were interviewed. The data generation process was complemented by focus group discussions and observations. The results show that active involvement of the heads of households in the management of the park was driven by benefits accrued from it. The results further suggested that local communities that live adjacent to the park are aware of the importance and role of such motivation. It is further uncovered that proper management may potentially reduce deforestation and degradation of the park. The analyst of this paper is guided by Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. The paper recommends the need for promoting the provision of motivational incentives as a useful strategy for attracting active community participation in the management of national parks.

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“…contour was regarded as lowlands, while the area above this was regarded as the highland area. The methods used were as detailed previously (Njau et al 2009).…”

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Options for stingless honey-beekeeping around Udzungwa Mountains National Park, Tanzania, and implications for biodiversity management

Njau

Mturi

Mpuya

2010

International Journal of Biodiversity Science, Ecosystem Servic

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Resident stingless honey-bees in the Udzungwa area were investigated for a period of 1 year. Specimens of stingless honey-bees were captured on flowers and on natural nest entrances. Six local stingless honey-bee species, namely Dactylurina schmidti, Plebeina hildebrandti, Axestotrigona erythra, Meliponula ogouensis, M. lendliana and M. ferruginea, were found in the area, all of which are known to the local people. Honey productivity per colony in experimental hives varied according to species: M. ogouensis average 3.2 L, M. lendliana average 2.7 L, D. schmidti average 1.6 L and P. hildebrandti average 0.6 L. These findings indicate good potential for beekeeping in the lower altitude area at the foot of the Udzungwa Mountains, where the stingless honey-bee species diversity is greatest. The article discusses some options for intensification of management of the bee resources while maintaining natural biodiversity in the area.

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Apiculture potential in protected areas: the case of Udzungwa Mountains National Park, Tanzania

Cited by 7 publications

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Beekeeping promotes the traditional home-garden conservation in Ethiopia

Beekeeping promotes the traditional home-garden conservation in Ethiopia

The Significance of Motivational Incentives to the Management of Udzungwa Mountain National Park In Kilombero, Tanzania

Options for stingless honey-beekeeping around Udzungwa Mountains National Park, Tanzania, and implications for biodiversity management

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