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Forest-Based Value Chains
Forestry and Value Chains Development programme (FORVAC) increases economic, social and environmental benefits from forests and woodlands whilst tackling deforestation. By working closely with local enterprises and communities, FORVAC will develop forest-based value chains thereby inducing growth in local economies, while at the same time fostering local ownership of the forests. It also supports government institutions in developing their legal and policy framework to improve forest governance and promote sustainable forest resources management. The 330,000 beneficiaries range from individuals, communities, and traders to private companies in the vast regions Tanga, Lindi and Ruvuma and beyond.
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FORVAC organizes forest and environment days at primary schools in the villages it operates. The day increases kids’, aged 10-14, awareness of the importance of forests to the local economy and mitigation of global climate change. A variety of different teaching methods is used to make the lessons of the day memorable: classroom teaching session, educational video documentary, quiz, and different forest-related value chain workshops. ![]()
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The local district level forestry and beekeeping experts and community level professionals, e.g., carpenters, beekeepers, and mushroom collectors, teach the kids and share their experiences and knowledge. So far, the kids have been excited about the day and eager to learn. The kids will be the next users and decision-makers of the forest resources, so we must start to offer them up-to-date information.🌱
This year, FORVAC started supporting agroforestry in teak plantations in Nyasa District. Woodlot owners had a chance to intercrop soya beans. This opportunity was well used, and a total of 64 farmers planted soya beans for an area of 27 hectares. This intercropping of teak trees and soya beans aims to reduce weed competition as well as provide nitrogen fertilizer to teak trees.
Last week, the Ambassador of Finland, Mrs. Riitta Swan, with the delegations from the Embassy of Finland and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, accompanied by the Assistant Director - Forestry Development from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Mr. Deusdedit Bwoyo, visited FORVAC supported villages in Handeni. The visitors were happy to see how the Programme has benefited local people.![]()
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ITV made news about the visit, watch the video below.👇
FORVAC has supported the development of the bamboo value chain in Mbinga District. For example, Tumeamua business group applied 14 ha of land for bamboo planting from the village government. This year, the group planted around 3 ha with support from FORVAC. Bamboo is a fast-growing plant, and after 3 years, these planted bamboos will be mature and ready to be used to make furniture and other products.
Earlier this week, FORVAC Steering Committee made a field trip to Lindi Cluster. The Committee visited Nandenje village in Ruangwa District and Mtawatawa village in Liwale District. The Committee got a chance to discuss with representatives of districts and villages and hear how the FORVAC Programme has benefitted the area. For example, the villages have used the income gained from sustainably managed forests to build schools and health centres to serve all community members.
Publications
Technical Reports
FORVAC aims to provide you with detailed Technical Reports that will help you to explore more about Forest Programme in Tanzania.
Administration documents
FORVAC adminstration documents will help you understand more on how the programme works to empower the local forest community.
Posters
FORVAC posters will help you understand more about the activities carried out in various clusters in Tanzania.
