Study on Co-existence of Livestock Keepers, Farmers, and Communities in Land Resource Management

TLDR

• A study conducted in the Suledo Forest area of Kiteto District, Manyara Region, found that livestock keeping, crop farming, and community forest conservation can coexist to reduce land-use conflicts.
• The research was implemented through collaboration between Tanzanian institutions and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, with funding from Danida, starting in 2020.
• Dr. Daniel Pangalasi from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism stated that the study provides scientific evidence for integrating economic activities with forest conservation.
• The project aimed to establish mutually beneficial relationships among livestock keepers, farmers, and communities rather than focusing solely on conflicts.
• The findings could assist the government and local authorities in developing better land-use planning strategies.