Msani Rejuvenating Mpwapwa Tanzania Villages Project

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Project Overview:

The Msani Rejuvenating Mpwapwa Tanzania Villages Project aimed to restore degraded village forests and improve community livelihoods through sustainable natural resource management. Prior to the project, the targeted village forests were experiencing severe deforestation caused mainly by firewood collection and unsustainable land use practices. Soil erosion had become widespread, negatively affecting agricultural productivity, food security, health, and household incomes

WAPEDO worked closely with village forest conservation groups and local authorities to rehabilitate natural and semi‑natural forest habitats. The project promoted indigenous tree species, agroforestry practices, and community stewardship as practical solutions to environmental degradation while supporting local livelihoods..

Theme: Environmental Conservation and sustainable livelihood

Status: Completed

Duration: 2019 – 2021

Location: Chamhawi, Idilo and Kisokwe villages, Mpwapwa District, Dodoma Region, Tanzania

Objectives

1) Restore degraded village forests and natural habitats

2) Reduce soil erosion and improve land productivity

3) Enhance community awareness of biodiversity conservation

4) Improve household livelihoods through sustainable forest‑based activities

Key Activities

1) Establishment of community tree nurseries

2) Raising indigenous and agroforestry tree species

3)Tree planting in degraded forest areas, schools, and households

4) Community training on forest conservation and sustainable use of forest products

5) Strengthening village forest group governance and recognition

Results and Achievements

1) 18,000 indigenous and agroforestry seedlings raised and planted

2) Improved community understanding of biodiversity and sustainable forest use

3)Reduced pressure on natural forests through on‑farm tree planting

4) Improved livelihoods through access to firewood, poles, timber, and non‑destructive activities such as beekeeping

Partners

1) International Tree Foundation (ITF)

2) Village Forest Conservation Groups

3) Local Government Authorities