International Journal of Natural Resource Ecology and Management

Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2017

  • Traditional Uses of Miombo Woodland Tree Species in Sikonge District, Tanzania

    Fadhili Hamza Mgumia, Juvenal Nkonoki, John Safari

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 69-78
    Received: Apr. 11, 2017
    Accepted: Apr. 28, 2017
    Published: Jun. 27, 2017
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    Abstract: Traditional use of Miombo woodland plants was investigated in Ugunda Forest Reserve in Sikonge District, Tanzania. Collaborative Field Work and Focus Group Discussions were used to generate information on uses of Miombo woodlands. Findings showed that local communities derived various goods and services from Miombo woodlands. Out of 106 plants reco... Show More
  • Examining the Significance of Gender, Marital Status, Landholding Size and Age of Members on Capacity of Local Level Fish Farmer Organisations

    Dalo Njera, Charity Chonde, Daimon Kambewa, Joseph Dzanja, Dennis Kayambazinthu

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 79-84
    Received: May 09, 2017
    Accepted: May 19, 2017
    Published: Jul. 06, 2017
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    Abstract: This study ponders on the significance of gender, marital status, landholding size and age of members on capacity of farmer organisations in promoting fish farming at the local level. Purposive sampling method was employed to select five fish farmer organizations. One farmer organisation was selected in Dowa district while four farmer organisations... Show More