An analysis of key stakeholders in the West Usambara Mountains of Korogwe and Lushoto Districts

Abstract

The Tanzania Forest Conservation (TFCG) was established in 1985. In Tanzania it is the leading national non-governmental organization focusing on the conservation of natural forests. Since 1997 TFCG has been working with communities in the West Usambara Mountains and it has thrived in enabling thousands of farmers to adopt more sustainable land use practices including agro forestry, soil conservation and watershed management. TFCG has also succeeded in promoting widespread tree planting with approximately half a million trees being planted with support from TFCG every year. These trees provide fuel wood, building materials and a cash income to farmers.