Technical Reports and Publications

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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”.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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