California Wildfire: Lessons for Tanzania and Other Tropical Dryland Countries
Tanzania and many other tropical dryland countries, such as Kenya, Ethiopia, and Sudan, are experiencing increasing levels of drought due to climate change. This persistent drought significantly elevates the risk of wildfires, which can wreak havoc on ecosystems, economies, and human lives.
California, a state celebrated for its natural beauty and diverse landscapes, is also a...
New Research Shows Forest Regeneration Can Reduce Local Temperatures by Up to 2.03°C in Tropical Regions
A recent study published in the Journal of Communication, Earth and Environment on October 10, 2024, titled "Natural Forest Regeneration is Projected to Reduce Local Temperatures" by Sara Alibakhshi et al., highlights the significant impact of natural forest regeneration on local climatic conditions. This research provides crucial insights into how forest regeneration may serve as...
The Department has long experience in offering forest mensuration and management courses to both undergraduate and postgraduate students from within and outside the country. The department also conduct research, consultancy and outreach services in the area of Climate change, Forest Resources Assessment,Forest and Landscape Restoration. Our commitment has been and will continue to provide services aimed at supporting implementation of National Forest Policy, Forest
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Master of Science in Forest Resources Assessment and Management
The aim of this programme is to equip students with innovative knowledge, skills and values in integrated forest resource assessment and management in order to enhance understanding of the current forest resources management and environmental issues
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Staff Profiles
Currently, there are nine academic members of staff , four administrative staff. The academic staff comprises 4 Professors, 3 Associate Professor, 1 Senior Lecturers and 1 Lecturer.
The Department is pursuing a wide range of basic and applied research projects on areas that include: forest inventory, modelling, mapping, hydrology, wetland ecosystems, ecology, water resources
The Department is reputed for providing excellent training, research, consultancies and extension services in forest resource assessment, management and governance.