Drivers, trends and management of forest plantation fires in Tanzania
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2022
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Elsevier
Abstract
During the last two decades there has been an increase in investments in exotic woodlots and commercial forest
plantations in Tanzania. However, fire has repeatedly been singled out as number one risk to forestry plantations
investments and improved management is urgently needed to reverse the trend and ensure sustainable supply of
forest products. Unfortunately, little has been documented on major drivers, trends and management of exotic
woodlots and forest plantation fires in Tanzania. Lack of such information has slowed down and diminished
efforts to reduce the negative impacts of these fires and upscaling of commercial forestry. This paper analyses few
available published information and gray literature as well as satellite imagery for 2016–2020 to put together
drivers, trends and management of forest plantation fires. To effectively control fires, it is important that forest
policy is enforced, education and awareness on fires is enhanced, local communities support is promoted and fire
prevention and suppression is strengthened in Tanzania.
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Anthropogenic fires; Agriculture; Southern, highlands; Smallholder forestry; Commercial forestry; Woodlots; Land clearing
Citation
Andrew S.M.(2022). Drivers, trends and management of forest plantation fires in Tanzania. Trees, Forests and People, 10:100355.