Water use by Eucalypt Clones Growing at Kongowe, Kibaha, Tanzania

A study was carried out between April and October 2014 to investigate the amount of water used by Eucalypt clones grown at Kongowe, Tanzania. Sap flow sensors using heat pulse velocity were deployed across GC 167, GC 15 and GC 940 in wet and dry seasons. Data on water use were analysed using sap flow software. ANOVA was used to compare daily water use between clones and DMRT was used to separate means of daily water use between clones. Correlation was carried out to determine the influence of temperature on water use. Results revealed that GC 167, GC 15 and GC 940 had an average water use of 14, 7 and 5 L day-1 respectively in the wet season. During the dry season, water use of 11, 9 and 8 L day-1 was recorded for GC167, GC15 and GC940 respectively. Results further showed a strong positive correlation between daily tree water use and temperature. It is concluded that clone GC167 used high amount of water than GC15 and GC940 in the wet season as well as in dry season. It is important to identify where the studied clones should be placed in the landscape to produce the best environmental outcomes

Do Coastal Forests of Tanzania have the Potential to Undergo Natural Vegetation Restoration?

Aim: To determine soil seed bank as a basis for forest restoration through natural regeneration in the Zaraninge and Mbwebwe coastal forests in Bagamoyo District Tanzania. Study Design: Temporary concentric sample plots of size 0.07 ha established systematically along transect lines that run parallel to each other was used. The sampling intensity was 0.02%. The distance between plots was 100 m and between transect lines was 200 m. Place of the Study: Soil samples were collected at Zaraninge and Mbwebwe coastal forests in Bagamoyo District Tanzania. Methodology: Eighteen sample plots of size 0.07 were established systematically along transect lines on each of the two forests to cover as much variations as possible. Soil samples were collected within each plot at 0-10 cm, 10-20 cm and 20-30 cm depths. Soil sample were analyzed for frequency of germination and seed density of different plant species at the different depths. Results: The seed bank density for vascular plants was 2,782 seeds m-2 and 1,170 seeds m-2 for Zaraninge and Mbwebwe forest respectively. A total of 71 seedlings belonging to 17 species and 10 families emerged from all samples of the two forests, most of them being herbs and grasses. The number of germinants decreased with increasing soil depth in both forests as most seeds germinating from the 0-10 cm soil depth and least 10 germinants in 20-30 cm stratum. Conclusion: Forest restoration through natural soil seed bank may greatly depend on the seed bank at the surface soil horizons

Growth Performance of Eucalypt Clones in Tanzania

Abstract A research study was conducted to assess the growth performance of Eucalypt clones in Tanzania. Eucalypt clones of Eucalyptus grandis x E. camaldulensis (GC), E. grandis x E. urophylla (GU), E. grandis x E. tereticornis (GT) were established in Lushoto, Kwamarukanga, Kibaha and Tabora sites. Survival, Diameter at breast height, height and biomass were collected while volume and basal area were evaluated. All assessed variable were subjected to ANOVA. Significant (p<0.05) clonal difference in survival, Dbh, height, basal area, volume and biomass between clones was observed. Survival was >90% in Lushoto and Kwamarukanga sites where as the other sites showed intermediate and low survival. Clones at Lushoto site had highest Dbh, height, basal area, volume, Mean annual increment and biomass followed by clones at Kwamarukanga, Kibaha and Tabora sites. It was concluded that at 8 year old Eucalypt clones showed good survival and growth needed for various uses. This study recommended that GC581, GC584 and GU608 are better for Lushoto, GC15, GC167 and GC940 for Kibaha, GC514, GT529 and GC940 for Kwamarukanga and GC15, GC584 and GC940 for Tabora. The outstanding clones are recommended for planting in areas with climatic conditions similar to the sites where they were tested

Abstracts of Tanzania Health Summit 2020

This book contains the abstracts of the papers/posters presented at the Tanzania Health Summit 2020 (THS-2020) Organized by the Ministry of Health Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MoHCDGEC); President Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG); Ministry of Health, Social Welfare, Elderly, Gender, and Children Zanzibar; Association of Private Health Facilities in Tanzania (APHFTA); National Muslim Council of Tanzania (BAKWATA); Christian Social Services Commission (CSSC); & Tindwa Medical and Health Services (TMHS) held on 25–26 November 2020. The Tanzania Health Summit is the annual largest healthcare platform in Tanzania that attracts more than 1000 participants, national and international experts, from policymakers, health researchers, public health professionals, health insurers, medical doctors, nurses, pharmacists, private health investors, supply chain experts, and the civil society. During the three-day summit, stakeholders and decision-makers from every field in healthcare work together to find solutions to the country’s and regional health challenges and set the agenda for a healthier future. Summit Title: Tanzania Health SummitSummit Acronym: THS-2020Summit Date: 25–26 November 2020Summit Location: St. Gasper Hotel and Conference Centre in Dodoma, TanzaniaSummit Organizers: Ministry of Health Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MoHCDGEC); President Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG); Ministry of Health, Social Welfare, Elderly, Gender and Children Zanzibar; Association of Private Health Facilities in Tanzania (APHFTA); National Muslim Council of Tanzania (BAKWATA); Christian Social Services Commission (CSSC); & Tindwa Medical and Health Services (TMHS)