Fire preparation in Tanzanian forestry sector
Across May and June, it is time to prepare for the upcoming fire season, which presents a major risk to growers in the forestry sector
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Pesticide application at Kisolanza demonstration plot in Tanzania
It is crucial to get the right pesticide regime in the early months after planting for trees to survive. Here workers at FDT’s flagship Kisolanza demonstration plot trial different regimes to show farmers the different impact on survival and growth.
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Forestry Development Trust Demonstration Plot
FDT demonstration plots are practical learning sites for silvicultural best practices
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Charcoal production in Tanzania
Weak regulation is constraining the development of a sustainable charcoal sub-sector in Tanzania, with small businesses struggling to compete against unfair competition from unsustainable exploitation of natural forests. FDT will work to address this from the policy angle, and by examining ways to boost sustainable producers.
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Tree planting in Tanzania
Growers are not maximising productivity due to poor farming practices caused by a lack of silvicultural knowledge. FDT are piloting a number of knowledge dissemination projects to understand what works best for local growers to help them gain the skills and knowledge to maximise their investments.
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Harvesting in the Tanzanian forestry sector
While the sector is growing, harvesting and processing is still inefficient with wood utilisation rates of ~30%. FDT will work to increase these rates to increase returns from the sector.
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Smallholder forestry plot in Tanzania
Widespread adoption of silvicultural best practices is a prerequisite for a successful forestry sector
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Watering at commercial tree nursery in Tanzania
FDT helps commercial nurseries access improved seed from reliable sources in collaboration with Tanzania Tree Seed Agency
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Worker at Tanzanian commercial tree nursery
Commercial growers need access to planting materials of consistent standards from a wide genetic resource base. FDT is working with stakeholders to establish a commercially sustainable long-term national research programme, ultimately funded through improved seed sales and contributions from government and the private sector.
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