Improving household incomes and reducing deforestation using rotational woodlots in Tabora district, Tanzania

Ramadhani, T.; Otsyina, R.; Franzel, Steven

doi:10.1016/s0167-8809(01)00165-7

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“…This is contrary to beliefs in many other countries and forestry regions. In these other areas the perception is that forestry plantations deplete water resources and cause drought (Ramadhani et al, 2002). Forestry plantations require water all year round and regardless of the local acceptance of plantations, the forestry companies will have to take a proactive and responsible approach and begin water monitoring studies and ensure water levels for neighboring farms are adequate.…”

Section: Water and Natural Resource Availabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Analysis of the potential socio-economic impact of establishing plantation forestry on rural communities in Sanga district, Niassa province, Mozambique

Landry

Chirwa

2011

Land Use Policy

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a b s t r a c tThis study assesses the livelihoods of rural households in a proposed green field forestry area located in Sanga district of Niassa province, Mozambique. The livelihood analysis was used to analyze potential socio-economic impacts of introducing forest plantations to rural households located within the proposed afforestation area. The study made use of household interviews, key informant interviews and secondary data. The sustainable livelihoods framework was used in the research process to develop the household questionnaire and to identify livelihood strategies. Data were analyzed using 331 household questionnaires collected throughout the proposed afforestation area in various communities in the study area. Findings from the study indicated that there is minimal wealth gaps between rural households; but that the introduction of the forestry industry and the subsequent employment created thereof may result in larger wealth gaps between wage earning and non-wage earning households. The study further concludes by linking the potential socio-economic impacts with mitigation recommendations that could be harmonized with FSC Standard requirements for forestry companies interested in developing a forest industry in the study area.

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Section: Water and Natural Resource Availabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Analysis of the potential socio-economic impact of establishing plantation forestry on rural communities in Sanga district, Niassa province, Mozambique

Landry

Chirwa

2011

Land Use Policy

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“…The use of SRC technologies also offer environments benefits, because trees on farms play a great function like a natural fertilizer by fixing nitrogen in the soil and make microclimate (Ramadhan et al, 2002), which increases crop yields. Despite yields can be maximized by using smart combinations of trees and agricultural crops, but suitable selection of tree species and SRC plantations has much influence on crops yields (Chileshe and Kitalyi, 2002).…”

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The role of short rotation coppice technology in fuelwood supply in Rungwe district, Tanzania

Karwani¹,

Lulandala

Kimaro

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Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. & Tech.

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The roles of Short Rotation Coppice (SRC) Technology in fuelwood supply and offsetting CO2 emissions in the Tanzania and most African countries remain poorly understood. This study was carried in Rungwe District, Mbeya region in Tanzania, to determine trends, extent and drivers of adoption of SRC; identify various sources of household energy and assess the contribution of SRC to the total household fuelwood needs, and trees and shrub species used as sources of fuelwood. Data were collected using reconnaissance, field and social surveys and was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Results revealed that, 97.5% of local community adopted the SRC technology since 1960s. Eucalyptus spp. are mostly planted in woodlots and field boundaries while Persea americana and Leucaena leucocephala are intercropped in farmlands. The survey indicated that out of 176 tons of fuelwood used annually, 73% comes from SRC technology, 25% from non-SRC technology, and only 2% is purchased to supplement household fuelwood shortage. Local communities depend heavily on biomass energy from woodlots and farmlands where tree species like Eucalyptus spp. plays a key role in meeting the energy demand. This study demonstrates that SRC technologies like woodlots, boundary planting, and intercropping in farmland hold high promise to meet the household energy demand. If promoted and backed with strong policies and supportive land tenure, these technologies may reduce the harvesting pressure on native forests for energy demand and contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation.

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“…Yields of up to 100 tons ha -1 of fuelwood biomass have been reported [153], and trials in Tanzania showed that rotational woodlots are the most economically profitable technology for fuelwood production [141]. The most important constraints for a wider adoption of rotational woodlots are the limited access to land by farmers [154], the lack of training of the farmers, inadequate seed supply and the narrow range of the species used [152].…”

Section: Rotational Woodlot Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Increasing the sustainability of household cooking in developing countries: Policy implications

Maes

Verbist

2012

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

110

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Although 40% of the global population relies on traditional biomass use, mainly firewood and charcoal, for cooking, traditional biomass has received very little attention in the current biomass debate, because of its considered primitive and unsustainable nature. In this review, we discuss how the sustainability of household cooking in developing countries can be improved.Indoor air pollution due to incomplete combustion of traditional biomass causes the death of 1.45 million people every year, mainly of women and children, who also carry the heavy burden of fuelwood collection. In addition, charcoal production and combustion is responsible for very high greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy. On the other hand, fuelwood production and trade is of vital importance for local economies and serves as safety net for the poorest people. Moreover, fuelwood collection is not a driver of deforestation and global fuelwood shortage will not occur, despite local problems of fuelwood provision.There are two distinct policy alternatives to increase the sustainability of cooking in developing countries. The first option is to climb the energy ladder and to switch from solid fuels to fossil fuels (LPG or kerosene), biogas or electricity. As this largely avoids the severe health damages of traditional biomass use, this option is considered the most desirable by numerous countries and by international organizations. However, as most developing countries are far away from meeting the necessary requirements, related to infrastructure, economics and local culture, expecting a large-scale switch to liquid fuels or electricity is unrealistic.In that case, the second policy option, increasing the sustainability of the current traditional biomass system, must be considered. This can be realized by an integrated approach, in which national and regional fuelwood policies are adapted, improved systems for charcoal production are implied and improved stoves, in combination with chimneys, are distributed.

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Improving household incomes and reducing deforestation using rotational woodlots in Tabora district, Tanzania

Cited by 40 publications

References 6 publications

Analysis of the potential socio-economic impact of establishing plantation forestry on rural communities in Sanga district, Niassa province, Mozambique

Analysis of the potential socio-economic impact of establishing plantation forestry on rural communities in Sanga district, Niassa province, Mozambique

The role of short rotation coppice technology in fuelwood supply in Rungwe district, Tanzania

Increasing the sustainability of household cooking in developing countries: Policy implications

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