Are miombo woodlands vital to livelihoods of rural households? Evidence from Urumwa and surrounding communities, Tabora, Tanzania

Njana, Marco Andrew; Kajembe, G. C.; Malimbwi, R. E.

doi:10.1080/14728028.2013.803774

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“…Other important categories were handcraft plants (42 species: 56.8%), domestic plants (35 species: 47.3%) and spiritual plants (9 species: 12.2%). Overall, the results give evidence of the multiple uses of plant species in the Miombo woodland resources (Table 2) and the importance of the resources to the livelihoods of communities in Sikonge as has been reported in other communities [7,18]. …”

Section: The Relative Importance Of Tree Speciesmentioning

confidence: 63%

“…These plants provide several goods and services including fuelwood, building materials, traditional medicines, food and ecosystem services [2,6,8]. Hence, the Miombo are used for livelihood and as safety nets especially during hunger [7,9]. There are, however, records of high level of deforestation and forest degradation of the Miombo woodlands due to utilization for which attention is required [3,10].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Those that have documented the use of Miombo woodlands resources [e.g. 7,17,18] have offered limited analysis to species level and the relationship between utilization and woodland resource abundance [19]. Besides, there may be variations in plant uses due to differences in culture and social-economic settings across locations.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Extensive coverage of Miombo, makes them important to the livelihood systems of millions of rural and urban dwellers in Central and Eastern Africa [2,6,7]. These plants provide several goods and services including fuelwood, building materials, traditional medicines, food and ecosystem services [2,6,8].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Traditional Uses of Miombo Woodland Tree Species in Sikonge District, Tanzania

Mgumia¹

2017

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Traditional use of Miombo woodland plants was investigated in Ugunda Forest Reserve in Sikonge District, Tanzania. Collaborative Field Work and Focus Group Discussions were used to generate information on uses of Miombo woodlands. Findings showed that local communities derived various goods and services from Miombo woodlands. Out of 106 plants recorded, 74species were found to provide multiple uses to the local communities. These species provided 18 forest products/services. The major categories of uses were food plants (62.2%), handcraft plants (56.8%), domestic plants (47.3%). Further, results revealed that the Miombo woodlands provided 72.2% of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) compared with 27.8% of Timber Forest Products (TFPs). This study has demonstrated that impact of utilization decrease with increase of distance from the settlement suggesting high dependence of forest resources by local communities surrounding Ugunda Forest Reserve. However, conversion of Miombo woodlands to short-duration crop lands and harvesting woods for curing tobacco and charcoal making are the major threats to the woodland resources. Efforts are needed to promote best practices of forest management that will ensure sustainable supply of forest products and services. Promoting practices that enhance judicious use of NTFPs, which is known to be less destructive to forest ecosystem, would particularly result into long term benefits on both NTFPs and TFPs.

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Section: The Relative Importance Of Tree Speciesmentioning

confidence: 63%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Traditional Uses of Miombo Woodland Tree Species in Sikonge District, Tanzania

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2017

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“…Many individuals living adjacent to natural forest ecosystems are subsistence farmers who practice small-scale farming [33,34]. Increased incidences of poverty and high population growth rates in Morogoro region (see Table 1) are major causes of habitat loss and fragmentation in Tanzania [56,62,63]. It is important therefore that resource managers and policy makers first develop policy measures for sustainable livelihood options.…”

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An Analysis of Ecosystem Vulnerability and Management Interventions in the Morogoro Region Landscapes, Tanzania

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Tropical Conservation Science

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Ecosystems in sub-Saharan Africa are highly vulnerable to external perturbations. An in-depth understanding of the socio-ecological mechanisms is important for the effective management of vulnerable ecosystems. Using remotely sensed satellite imagery and social data from 335 households, the study examines how different ecological and socio-economic factors influence ecosystem vulnerability in Morogoro region, Tanzania. Remotely sensed data indicated negative patterns of change in ecosystem health both at the spatial and temporal scales. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed habitat fragmentation and forest burning as key threats (p=0.02). From a social point of view, low income level (54.6%) and limited knowledge of environmental conservation (18.5%) were considered major catalysts of ecosystem vulnerability. Statistical results showed livelihood diversification (45.1%), effective institutional frameworks (30.7%), and afforestation programmes (24.2%) to be key intervention measures. The methodology and policy implications of the study have a wider applicability in the long-term management of vulnerable landscapes.

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Socioeconomic Value of Savannas

Twine

2019

Savanna Woody Plants and Large Herbivores

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Are miombo woodlands vital to livelihoods of rural households? Evidence from Urumwa and surrounding communities, Tabora, Tanzania

Cited by 30 publications

References 11 publications

Traditional Uses of Miombo Woodland Tree Species in Sikonge District, Tanzania

Traditional Uses of Miombo Woodland Tree Species in Sikonge District, Tanzania

An Analysis of Ecosystem Vulnerability and Management Interventions in the Morogoro Region Landscapes, Tanzania

Socioeconomic Value of Savannas

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