Technical Reports and Publications - FORVAC

Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of FORVAC Programme

This independent assessment looks at the socio-economic impact of FORVAC’s support to improving income from community managed forests.

Analysis of forest cover (deforestation) in general land, government land and FORVAC-supported villages

Impact of VLFRs and income from VLFRs on deforestation rates based on satellite image-based monitoring of forest cover (deforestation) in the FORVAC programme area.

Study on the potential simplification of the PFRA, FMP and VLUP processes in CBFM

This study identifies the options for simplificating the Participatory Forests Resources Assessment Approach (PFRA).

Short-term consultancy for strengthening honey value chain by improving colonization, marketing and strengthening links to VLFRs

An investigation was undertaken in five districts in Ruvuma Cluster to understand and address perceived challenges experienced by the FORVAC beekeeping programme.

Contribution of Timber and Honey on Livelihood of Communities Adjacent to Village Land Forest Reserves in Songea and Liwale Districts - Master Thesis

FORVAC has supported master level students of Sokoine University of Agriculture to accomplish master theses which topics are related to FORVAC Programme.

Analysis of Formal Institutions and Power Relations Along Timber Value Chain in Liwale and Ruangwa Districts - Master Thesis

FORVAC has supported master level students of Sokoine University of Agriculture to accomplish master theses which topics are related to FORVAC Programme.

Market System Analysis

The absence of a well-functioning enabling environment for the sustainable management and trade of natural forests and their related products puts the forests, with their forest dependent communities and importance in environmental services at a high risk.

Training Needs Assessment & Action Plan

To help guide the capacity building efforts, a comprehensive Training Needs Assessment (TNA) and the associated action plan are an integral part of the year one activities of the Programme according to the work plan of the PD.

Overview of Tanzanian readiness for the implementation of the EU FLEGT action plan

The aim of the Action Plan is to improve governance and reduce illegal logging by strengthening legal forest management; improving governance and encouraging trade in legally sourced timber.

Baseline Survey Report

In order for the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning to be effective, FORVAC found it imperative to gather baseline information to assess the programme’s progress during implementation and after its completion.

Gender Actions Learning System (GALS) Training Manual

(GALS) is a community-led empowerment methodology which aims to give women as well as men more control over their lives and encourage them to work for the development of both their household and the whole community.

Analysis of the Demand for Miombo Timber

This paper describes the demand for miombo timber, maps the production capacity of the local wood industry for the operational area of FORVAC, and offers recommendations on how to improve timber sales from communities' owned forests.

Marketing Strategy for Miombo Timber

This marketing strategy was developed to support timber trade from community-owned forests (VLFRs) and publicize sustainably harvested miombo timber.

Lesser-known Timber Species Catalogue

The catalogue unveils all important technical information on 14 identified lesser-known timber species in the FORVAC clusters to the attention of timber users.

Charcoal Production Model for Village Land Forest Reserves

FORVAC supported the development of an intensified charcoal production model for village land forest reserves for enhancing sustainable forest management and efficient charcoal production, as well as improving the livelihood of local communities.

Framework for Assessing Legality of Forestry Operations, Timber Processing, and Trade in Tanzania

The national legality framework will be used as a checklist to assess the legality of timber products in Tanzania by stakeholders such as business firms, buyers and researchers.

Handbook of Tanzania Timber Legality Framework for Forest Practitioners and Other Stakeholders

The national legality framework will be used as a checklist to assess the legality of timber products in Tanzania by stakeholders such as business firms, buyers and researchers.

PFM Facts and Figures 2022

This publication provides summarized key information, status and the PFM area coverage in mainland Tanzania for the past ten years. The facts and figures document identifies key challenges in the implementation of PFM in the country.

Grassroots Level Manual for Forest-Based Value Chains in English

This manual has been developed in co-operation with FORCONSULT and SUA to support forest-based value chains and business development of the grassroots groups. The manual concentrates on beekeeping, bamboo, and carpentry production.

Grassroots Level Manual for Forest-Based Value Chains in Swahili

This manual has been developed in co-operation with FORCONSULT and SUA to support forest-based value chains and business development of the grassroots groups. The manual concentrates on beekeeping, bamboo, carpentry and charcoal production.

MSc. Curricula for Forest Value Chain and Business Development Studies

FORVAC has supported Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) to develop a new postgraduate programme (MSc. Forestry Business Development) in the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Tourism.

Needs & Resources Assessment for CBFM Value Chain Development in Tanga Cluster

Mpingo Conservation & Development Initiative (MCDI) implemented Needs & Resources Assessment for Community Based Forest Management (CBFM) Value Chain Development in Kiteto, Kilindi and Handeni Districts in Tanga Cluster.

CBFM Apex Body

FORVAC has supported implementation of proposal for the establishment of Community Based Forest Management (CBFM) Apex Body in Tanzania. The vision of the proposal is to improve quality of CBFM forests and forest governance, and improve livelihoods of forest adjacent communities.

CBFM Annual Stakeholders Forum - Workshop Report

FORVAC supported the annual CBFM forum, which theme in 2020 was “Contributions of Community Forest management to government development priorities”.

Assessment of Mushroom Value Chain in Mbinga & Nyasa Districts

This assessment has been conducted to contribute to the development of the mushroom value chain in Mbinga and Nyasa districts and to improve livelihoods in the area.

Gender and Forest Products Value Chain from Village Land Forest Reserves of Songea and Namtumbo Districts - Master Thesis

FORVAC has supported master level students of Sokoine University of Agriculture to accomplish master theses which topics are related to FORVAC Programme.

Analysis of Charcoal Market System in Handeni, Kinondoni and Magharibi "A" Districts - Master Thesis

FORVAC has supported master level students of Sokoine University of Agriculture to accomplish master theses which topics are related to FORVAC Programme.

Assessment of Edible Wild Mushrooms Value Chain in Mbinga and Songea Districts - Master Thesis

FORVAC has supported master level students of Sokoine University of Agriculture to accomplish master theses which topics are related to FORVAC Programme.

Market System Analysis of Furniture Industries in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma and Tanga Regions - Master Thesis

FORVAC has supported master level students of Sokoine University of Agriculture to accomplish master theses which topics are related to FORVAC Programme.

Market System Analysis of Bamboo Products in Ruvuma Region - Master Thesis

FORVAC has supported master level students of Sokoine University of Agriculture to accomplish master theses which topics are related to FORVAC Programme.

Honey Value Chain Development in Ruvuma Region - Master Thesis

FORVAC has supported master level students of Sokoine University of Agriculture to accomplish master theses which topics are related to FORVAC Programme.