Browsing by Author "Shishira, E.K"

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    An Analysis of Land Use Dynamics and Land Degradation Process In the Great Rift Valley, Central Tanzania
    (OSSREA, 2005) Kangalawe, Richard Y. M.; Majule, Amos; Shishira, E.K
    This study investigates land-use dynamics, agricultural development and constraints, land degradation, and the socio-economic and environmental effects of agricultural processes in central Tanzania. It shows there have been both spatial and temporal changes in land-use patterns in the area. The intensity of agriculture has increased; however environmental concerns are arising, including deforestation and soil erosion. The study concludes that to sustain the livelihoods of the people in the area whilst at the same time maintaining the existing dynamics, there is a need for an integrated approach to managing the available and varied resources, as well as measures to ensure environmentally sound agricultural practices.
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    Impact of climate change on natural resources and community livelihood in Tanzania.
    (Transworld Research Network, 2012) Majule, Amos; Kauzeni, A.S.; Mujwahuzi, M; Shishira, E.K
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    Kihansi Area Conservation Plan. A Consultant Report Submitted to NORPLAN AS.
    (2001) Majule, Amos; Mwalyosi, R.B.B; Shishira, E.K; Yanda, Pius Z.; Kauzeni, A.S.; Mung’ong’o, C.G; Maganga, Faustin P.
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    Underlying Threats on Forest Reserves in Tabora Region, Western Tanzania
    (2009) Majule, Amos; Yanda, Pius Z.; Shishira, E.K; Mwakaje, Agnes G.
    Underlying Threats on Forest Reserves in Tabora Region, Western Tanzania: The Case of Igomb River and Simbo Forestry Reserves. This study has examined the driving forces behind forest encroachment in Tabora region, Tanzania. The study focused on two Forest Reserves (FRs), namely Igombe River and Simbo. While both FRs are undergoing degradation, the later FR is more severely encroached upon than the later. The information gathered covered both socio economic and biophysical aspects. The study observed that the major reasons contributing to forestry degradation through encroachment were mainly three: (i) socio-economic factors including migration, scarcity of arable land, fuel wood extraction for tobacco drying, livestock keeping and charcoal and timber business (ii) policy related factors such as unclear and conflicting laws on natural resource utilisation and (iii) biophysical factors such as soil fertility gradients within or near forestry reserves, vegetation types and distribution and micro climatic variations.