TANZANIA SIGNS €39.9M DEAL TO BOOST FOREST PLANTATION AND MANGROVE CONSERVATION

Dar es Salaam; December 6, 2024: Tanzania has signed a €39.9 million agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD) to strengthen the management of government forest plantations and conserve mangrove forests.


The project aims to enhance the economic and ecological value of the forestry sector while addressing critical challenges.


Speaking during the signing ceremony at the Treasury Building in Dar es Salaam, Hon. Dunstan Kitandula, the Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, hailed the project as a testament to the government's commitment under President Samia Suluhu Hassan to conserve and develop Tanzania's forestry sector.



Tanzania's Mainland boasts 48.1 million hectares of forest, covering 55% of its land area, yet only 120,000 hectares of plantation forests have been developed out of a potential 583,691 hectares. The project aims to address this gap by planting 22,500 hectares of trees over five years in Silayo, Mtibwa, and Wino farms.


Additionally, it will strengthen ecological management in Kilwa and Rufiji mangrove forests, spanning over 76,000 hectares.


“This project is pivotal in expanding tree planting, improving seed quality, and enhancing mangrove conservation through community participation and ecotourism,” said Hon. Kitandula.


Mangroves, covering 158,100 hectares in Tanzania, play a critical role in protecting coastlines, supporting marine biodiversity, and mitigating climate change. The project, backed by a €2.05 million grant, will focus on promoting sustainable management of these forests, introducing income-generating activities, and tapping into carbon trading opportunities.


The Deputy Minister highlighted that Tanzania’s forest plantations contribute 50% of revenues collected by the Tanzania Forest Service (TFS) and play a vital role in supporting industries, exports, and local livelihoods. Mangroves are also essential to the Blue Economy, offering opportunities for tourism, marine entertainment, and fisheries.


In collaboration with stakeholders, the Ministry aims to ensure the project’s successful implementation to achieve economic growth, environmental conservation, and poverty reduction. Hon. Kitandula thanked the French Development Agency for its support, emphasizing the initiative's transformative potential for Tanzania's forestry sector.


The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba, praised the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism for its efforts in ensuring that forest resources contribute to economic and social development.


The project is expected to reduce carbon emissions by two million tons annually, generate TZS 25 billion in revenues, and significantly contribute to sustainable development and job creation.











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