Determinants of lake zone forest resources' status: analyzing the impact of implemented policies in Tanzania
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2020
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Institute of Forest Science
Abstract
The Lake (Victoria) zone of Tanzania, which has the least forest resources in the country, is a potential economic growth zone in the country. Therefore, this study analyses the impact of implemented forest policies on the status of forest resources in the area, given the unique features. The study identifies the status of forested lands in the area, and then fits binary logistic regression to identify the impact of policies related elements (i.e. type of forest, type of management) on the status; forest area and location (region) are used as control variables. Results show that 63% of the forested land in the area is destructed; main activities being agriculture, residential, firewood, and charcoal burning activities. Logistic results showed natural forests, forests located in Geita region, forests managed by municipal councils are more likely to be destructed; while plantation forests, forests located in Kagera region, privately managed forests are less likely to be destructed. Thus, the study concludes that policies and measures are not enough for the preservation of forest resources in the area; some of the economic activities in the area are occurring at the expenses of the forests; hence recommend more sustainable development plans and incorporating different crossing cutting sectors in the policies
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Abstract. Full text article available at https://doi.org/10.7747/JFES.2020.36.3.233
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Forest resources, Tanzania, Lake Victoria, Lake Victoria zone, Forest, Forest policies, Lake zone forest resources, Economic growth zone
Citation
Mihayo, I. Z., & Peng, D. (2020). Determinants of lake zone forest resources' status: analyzing the impact of implemented policies in Tanzania. Journal of Forest and Environmental Science, 36(3), 233-242.