Japhet Noah Mwambusi

• Master of Science
• Assistant Lecturer at Sokoine University of Agriculture

Globally, multiple ecosystem services are increasingly becoming an important agenda in sustainable forest management. However, it is still unclear which forest management practices would lead to an optimal bundle of ecosystem services promoting sustainability. This study aimed to determine whether implementing thinning schedule and 30 years rotatio...

Nursery practices are integral to the successful germination, growth, and survival of tree species. However, limited attention has been given to the establishment, management, and performance of seedlings of many indigenous tree species in nursery settings. This study investigated the performance of Pericopsis angolensis seedlings under varying nur...

Spacing is a silvicultural practice that affects the growth of trees in forest plantations. However, the yield depends on growth, which is determined by spacing. In addition, spacing influences the quantity of the final crop available for harvesting, specifically in forest plantations for sawlog production. Spacing is also used as a management prac...

Article Info Importance of the work: Teak (Tectona grandis L.f.) is of significant economic importance. It was introduced to Tanzania in the early 20th century for commercial purposes. However, there is limited available information regarding the growth performance of teak seeds obtained from various localities. Objectives: To assess the performanc...

Observing thinning schedule in commercial tree plantation is crucial if the final crop of desirable quality is required. However, there is limited information on thinning compliance to thinning schedule of Tectona grandis (Teak) in Tanzania. This study was undertaken to assess thinning compliance and its effects on the growth and yield of Teak at M...

Pericopsis angolensis species survival is reported to be low in nurseries. Given the high dormancy tendency of Legume family, it is speculated that, pre-sowing treatment of Perocopsis angolensis seeds may result in improved germinability. Different attempts of breaking the dormancy to enhance germination have been done. However, the difference in e...

Thinning regime implies stands thinned at successive intervals, type, and intensity influencing growth and yield. Teak Forests in Tanzania are the main source of hardwood raw materials however thinning operations are not properly implemented. The purpose of this study was to determine whether thinned stands could impair the eventual projected growt...

Smallholder forestry is experiencing many challenges like limited understanding of silvicultural treatments to impact the quality and performance of woodlots. This study determined the silvicultural treatments of smallholders in Mufindi district by interviewing 78 respondents then assessing the silviculture of 78 woodlots in 13 sampled villages. Th...

High tropical forests deforestation for the solid wood furniture industry is among of climate change contributing agents. This pressure indirectly is caused by furniture joint failure due to poor glueing technology based on improper use of different glues to different wood species which lead to low quality and weak wood-glue joints. This study was...