Forests, Communities and Governance – The Mama Misitu Campaign is Launched!
The Mama Misitu Campaign was officially launched on July 31st in Dar es Salaam. The launch was a success and brought together various stakeholders including the Regional Commissioner for the Coast, representatives from the Finnish and Norwegian Embassies, government institutions and Civil Society organizations. One participant, a farmer from Rufiji, spoke about the importance of forests to local communities, and how Mama Misitu plays an important role in raising awareness. “Without taking ownership, villagers would not have seen the importance of protecting forests and trees.”
Learn more about the event and the Mama Misitu Campaign here, and find out what people are saying.
Pressure up against illegal timber trade
By Lucas Liganga, the Citizen Chief Reporter
The Citizen 06 August 2012
Agency to implement recommendations on forestry
By Daily News Reporter
Daily News 3rd August 2012
http://dailynews.co.tz/index.php/local-news/8178-agency-to-implement-recommendations-on-forestry
All must protect forests
The Citizen 1st August 2012
http://thecitizen.co.tz/editorial-analysis/19-editorial-comments/24536-all-must-protect-forests
Timber plunder upsets envoys
By Lucas Liganga
The Citizen 31st July 2012
http://thecitizen.co.tz/news/4-national-news/24518-timber-plunder-upsets-envoys.html
Forestry Conservation Project Impresses Envoys
By Finnigan Wa Simbeye
Daily News 2 August 2012
http://dailynews.co.tz/index.php/local-news/8123-forestry-conservation-project-impresses-envoys
Balozi Kagasheki kuzindua mradi wa hifadhi ya misitu
By Mwandishi wetu
The Guardian 31st July 2012
http://www.ippmedia.com/frontend/index.php?l=44280
Community Forestry Conservation Programme ready for Launching
By Masembe Tambwe
Daily News 30 July 2012