Led by Prof. Mkonda, the database for Miombo tree species that helps in identifying the potential of Lesser Known Timber speces was developed. Dr. Banzi provided technical assistant in designing and developing database. The database is now available online through  MIOMBO TIMBER SPECIES DATABASE | Utilization potential of lesser-known timber species from forvac operational clusters in...Read More

The Tanzanian timber market is dominated by a small number of commercially well-known timber species. The country has more than 700 indigenous wood species ranging from low to high densities and out of these species, only a handful (about 20 species) of well known tree species are utilized commercially, and often for purposes which other...Read More

Name of Client: Wildlife Division Consultant: Prof. John Kessy in association with Dr. Runyoro and Abu Mvungi from Ngorongoro Detailed Narrative Description of Project: The assignment involved reviewing the development of all pilot WMA in at that time and develop indictors and monitoring plans for monitoring WMAs in the country.  It also involved training of...Read More

Name of Client: Forestry and beekeeping division Consultants: Prof. John F. Kessy in collaboration with Thomas Hansen (COWI consultant) Detailed Narrative Description of Project: The assignment involved reviewing the key documents for the establishment of the tanzania forest service to examine their suitability in making the TFS opertional.  The documents included the framework document, business plan,...Read More

Name of client:  Ministry of Natural Resources ad Tourism Consultant: Prof. Romanus C. Ishegoma Detailed Narrative Description of Project:The Consultant was assigned the responsibility to:Assess the skills and expertise available within FBD for meeting the demands of the proposed Forest Management service and to propose the skills-mix which would be needed to address the institutional objectives...Read More

Name of Client:  Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism Consultants: Prof. Romanus C. Ishengoma  Detailed narrative Description of the Project:The overall objective was to prepare a training plan that suits the needs of different categories of staff within FBD or successor Agency (managerial, professionals, technical, administrative, accounting, financial management and procurement and supporting staff), MNRT (managerial,...Read More

Name of Client : EAMCEF Consultants: Makonda, F.B.S., Munishi, P.K.T., Prof. S.S. Madoffe, Kashaigili, J.J., Silayo, D.A., Katani, J.Z., Augustino, S., and Mbije, N.E. Detailed Narrative Description of Project: The project aims to undertake a series of linked baseline studies for each of the 8 Nature Reserves and 1 National Park, resulting in baseline reports and...Read More

Name of Client: Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) Consultants: Prof. Romanus C. Ishengoma  Detailed narrative Description of the Project:The overall task was to prepare a training programme, for tailor made training schemes designed to meet the needs of staff at all levels.  The Training programe prioritize areas of focus, intended trainees and expected outcomes (both in...Read More

Name of Client : WWF /CARE Tanzania   Consultants: Prof PKT Munishi and Mr. Deo D. Shirima  Detailed Narrative Description of Project:The objective of the assignment was to undertake detailed hydrological analysis of the Ruvu and Sigi River basins in relation to land use/cover change to provide guidance on what and where the Payment for Watershed Services...Read More

Name of Client : UNDP and MNRT (Forestry and Beekeeping Division ) Consultants: Prof Madoffe SS, Prof PKT Munishi and Mr. Deo D. Shirima Detailed Narrative Description of Project: The major objective of the project was to to undertake Forest Conditions assessment to determine threats to the forests and undertake management effectiveness assessment to determine how management actions...Read More