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TANZANIA - COAST (PWANI) REGION
Districts in Coast (Pwani) Region
 
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Bagamoyo
Kisarawe
Kibaha
Kibaha & Kisarawe
Mkuranga
Rufiji
Bagamoyo District
In the Bagamoyo District there is one coastal forested area profiled. This is:
In addition, there are 7 forests within the district that have no available information and are not given as forest profiles:
- Gwani Forest 5633 ha maybe Woodland
- Kikoka Forest 1655 ha maybe coastal thicket
- Msakulembe / Simbo Forest 609 ha
- MtKuja Forest 1249 ha
- Pongwe Forest 875 ha some hilltop forest
- Simbo-Bagamoyo Forest 591 ha
- Uzigua Forest 24722 ha coastal woodland
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Bagamoyo - Saadani National Park
Saadani National Park is part of the Bagamoyo District Coastal Important Bird area (TZ IBA 46).
Conservation Initiatives: World Wildlife Fund for Nature and Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania supported forestry conservation initiatives within the old Zaraninge forest reserve (now part of Saadani NP). More recently GTZ provided considerable investment in the establishment of the Saadani National Park and in its community based conservation programme.
Reserve name: Saadani National Park (declared 2005)
Description: Dry forest, riverine forest, Brachystegia and Acacia woodland, coastal thicket, plateau forest and swamps between 0 - 300 m asl
Location: 5 5 46’ S - 6° 13’ S; 38° 34’ E – 38° 49’ E
Closest settlements: Neighbouring settlements: Saadani, Mkwaja, Mkalamu, Mbwebwe and Gongo
Area: 110 000 ha
Threatened species: Afrixalus sylvaticus (V), Angylocalyx braunii (V), Anthus sokokensis (E), Baphia kirkii (V), Buxus obtusifolia (V), Croton jatrophoides (V), Cynometra suaheliensis (V), Cynometra webberi (V), Diospyros shimbaensis (E), Gardenia transvenulosa (V), Kraussia speciosa (V), Loxodonta africana (E), Lycaon pictus (E), Millettia elongatistyla (V), Myonycteris relicta (V), Paraxerus palliatus (V), Psydrax faulknerae (V), Pycnocoma littoralis (V), Rhynchocyon petersi (E), Rothmannia macrosiphon (V), Stuhlmannia moavi (V), Tapiphyllum schliebenii (E), Toussaintia orientalis (V)
Threats: Fuelwood collection, logging and pole cutting, fires, hunting
Conservation initiatives: Designated a National Park in 2005, which incorporated the Saadani Game Reserve, Zaraninge Forest Reserve and Mwkaja ranch; managed by TANAPA.
Conservation designations: Old Zaraninge Forest Reserve part of Bagamoyo District Coastal Forests IBA 46
References: Baker, N.E. and Baker, E. M. (2002). Important Bird Areas in Tanzania: A first inventory. Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Clarke, G.P. and Stubblefield, L.K. (1995). Status Reports for 7 Coastal Forests in Tanga Region, Tanzania. Frontier-Tanzania Technical Report No. 16. The Society for Environmental Exploration, U.K. / The University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Kisarawe District
In the Kisarawe District there are 3 coastal forested areas profiled. These are:
There is one Important Bird Areas found in Kazimzumbwi and Pugu Forest Reserves (TZ IBA 47).
Conservation Initiatives: The Misitu Yetu Project (a collaboration between Tanzania Forest Conservation Group, CARE International and the Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania) worked in the district to support communities, civil society and government to manage and benefit from the coastal forest between 2000 and 2005. Food and Agricultural Organsation / Global Environment Facility has provided institutional support to the Regional and District Natural Resources offices.
Key Economic and hydrological values:
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Kisarawe - Kazimzumbwi Forest Reserve
Reserve name: Kazimzumbwi Forest Reserve
Description: Dry lowland forest, riverine and groundwater forest, thicket and grassland between 120 - 280m asl
Location: 6° 55’ S - 7° 02’ S; 39° 02’ E - 39° 04’ E
Closest settlements: 20 km SW of Dar es Salaam, 2 km from Kisarawe town
Area: 4887 ha
Threatened species: Afrixalus sylvaticus (V),Anthus sokokensis (E), Aoranthe penduliflora (V), Aparallactus werneri (V), Aristogeitonia monophylla (V), Baphia puguensis (E), Coffea pseudozanguebariae (V), Dalbergia acariiantha (V), Dalbergia vacciniifolia (V), Garcinia acutifolia (V), Gardenia transvenulosa (V), Loxodonta africana (E), Mesogyne insignis (V), Millettia micans (V), Multidentia castaneae (V), Myonycteris relicta (V), Newtonia paucijuga (V), Rhamphleon brevicaudatus (V), Rhynchocyon petersi (E), Rothmannia macrosiphon (V), Rytigynia binata (V), Sheppardia gunningi (V), Shirakiopsis triloculare (V), Sterculia schliebenii (V), Synsepalum kaessneri (V), Tarenna drummondii (V), Toussaintia orientalis (V), Vitex zanzibarensis (V), Warburgia elongata (E), Zoothera guttata (E)
Threats: Charcoal production, logging and agricultural encroachment
Conservation initiatives: Protective Forest Reserve under District Authority control. Since 1991 the Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania have been supporting forestry in conservation initiatives within the reserve. FAO/GEF has provided institutional support to the Regional and District Natural Resources offices.
Conservation designations: Part of Kisarawe District Coastal Forests IBA 47
References: Baker, N.E. and Baker, E. M. (2002). Important Bird Areas in Tanzania: A first inventory. Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Clarke, G.P. and Dickinson, A. (1995). Status Reports for 11 Coastal Forests in Coast Region, Tanzania. Frontier-Tanzania Technical Report No. 17. The Society for Environmental Exploration, U.K. / The University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) (2005). Eastern Arc Mountains and Coastal Forests of Tanzania and Kenya. Ecosystem Profile (updated in March 2005). (pdf)
Waters, T.M. and Burgess, N.D. (1994). Preliminary results of biological surveys of Mchungu and Kiwengoma (Matumbi) forests and short visits to seven other forested sites in coastal Tanzania. Frontier Tanzania Report No. 9. The Society for Environmental Exploration, U.K. / The University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. 45pp.
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Kisarawe - Masanganya Forest Reserve
Reserve name: Masanganya Forest Reserve
Description: Unknown
Location: 7° 15’ S; 39° 00’ E
Closest settlements: Unknown
Area: 2599 ha
Threatened species: Unknown
Threats:
Conservation initiatives:
Conservation designations:
References: Burgess, N. (2004). Coastal Forest sites table, May 2004. Document prepared for WWF East African Coastal Forest Ecoregion Programme, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Kisarawe - Pugu Forest Reserve
Reserve name: Pugu Forest Reserve
Description: Forest, thicket and plantation forest between 100 – 305 m asl
Location: 6° 52’ S - 6° 55’ S; 39° 04’ E - 39° 07’ E
Closest settlements: 2 km from Kisarawe village; 25 km from Dar es Salaam
Area: 2179 ha
Threatened species: Afrixalus sylvaticus (V),Anthus sokokensis (E), Aoranthe penduliflora (V), Aristogeitonia monophylla (V), Baphia kirkii (V), Baphia puguensis (E), Coffea pseudozanguebariae (V), Dalbergia acariiantha (V), Dalbergia vacciniifolia (V), Garcinia acutifolia (V), Gardenia transvenulosa (V), Loxodonta africana (E), Mesogyne insignis (V), Millettia micans (V), Multidentia castaneae (V), Myonycteris relicta (V), Newtonia paucijuga (V), Rhynchocyon petersi (E), Rothmannia macrosiphon (V), Rytigynia binata (V), Sheppardia gunningi (V), Shirakiopsis triloculare (V), Sterculia schliebenii (V), Synsepalum kaessneri (V), Tarenna drummondii (V), Toussaintia orientalis (V), Vitex zanzibarensis (V), Warburgia elongata (E), Zoothera guttata (E)
 Threats: Charcoal production, settlement within reserve, mining, logging, pole cutting, agricultural encroachment
Conservation initiatives: Protective Forest Reserve under District Authority control. Misitu Yetu Project (a collaboration between Tanzania Forest Conservation Group, CARE International and Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania) support communities, civil society and government to manage and benefit from the coastal forest. World Wildlife Fund for Nature supported forestry in conservation initiatives within the reserve. FAO/GEF provided institutional support to the Regional and District Natural Resources offices.
Conservation designations: Part of Kisarawe District Coastal Forests IBA 47
References: Baker, N.E. and Baker, E. M. (2002). Important Bird Areas in Tanzania: A first inventory. Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Clarke, G.P. and Dickinson, A. (1995). Status Reports for 11 Coastal Forests in Coast Region, Tanzania. Frontier-Tanzania Technical Report No. 17. The Society for Environmental Exploration, U.K. / The University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) (2005). Eastern Arc Mountains and Coastal Forests of Tanzania and Kenya. Ecosystem Profile (updated in March 2005). (pdf)
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Kibaha District
In the Kibaha District there are 3 coastal forested areas profiled. These are:
There is one Important Bird Areas found in Ruvu South Forest Reserve (TZ IBA 47).
Conservation Initiatives: The Misitu Yetu Project (a collaboration between Tanzania Forest Conservation Group, CARE International and Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania) worked in the district to support communities, civil society and government to manage and benefit from the coastal forest. The project was closed in 2005, but TFCG activities continue.
Key Economic and hydrological values:
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Kibaha - Bagala and Msua Forests
Reserve name: Bagala and Msua Forests
Description: Thicket, woodland and closed forest
Location: 6° 45’ S; 38° 25’ E
Closest settlements: Unknown
Area: 6000 ha
Threatened species: Unknown
Threats: Tree cutting, logging, charcoal, hunting, shifting agriculture. High biodiversity but not gazetted
Conservation initiatives:
Conservation designations:
References: Burgess, N. (2004). Coastal Forest sites table, May 2004. Document prepared for WWF East African Coastal Forest Ecoregion Programme, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Kibaha - Ruvu North Forest Reserve
Reserve name: Ruvu North Forest Reserve
Description: Disturbed dry forest, riverine forest, thicket and woodland mosaic between 40 - 140 m asl; however only 200 ha of natural habitat remains, the rest is plantation
Location: 6° 33’ 16” S - 6° 43’ 00” S; 38° 47’ 00” E - 39° 02’ 00” E
Closest settlements: 5 km from Buma village
Area: 40 468 ha
Threatened species: Baphia kirkii (V), Dialium holtzii (V), Khaya anthotheca (V)
Threats: Logging, charcoal production, fire, cultivation and settlement
Conservation initiatives: Productive Forest Reserve managed by the Ruvu Fuelwood Pilot Project, a project of the Forestry and Beekeeping Division with financial support from NORAD.
Conservation designations:
References: Burgess, N. (2004). Coastal Forest sites table, May 2004. Document prepared for WWF East African Coastal Forest Ecoregion Programme, Nairobi, Kenya.
Clarke, G.P. and Dickinson, A. (1995). Status Reports for 11 Coastal Forests in Coast Region, Tanzania. Frontier-Tanzania Technical Report No. 17. The Society for Environmental Exploration, U.K. / The University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Kibaha and Kisarawe - Ruvu South Forest Reserve
 Reserve name: Ruvu South Forest Reserve
Description: Dry forest, scrub forest, woodland, swamp and riverine forest between 120 - 260 m asl
Location: 6° 53’ S - 7° 03’ S; 38° 46’ E - 39° 02’ E
Closest settlements: 8 km from Kola and Kifuru villages
Area: 35 000 ha
Threatened species: Afrixalus sylvaticus (V),Angylocalyx brunii (V), Anthus sokokensis (E), Aoranthe penduliflora (V), Aristogeitonia monophylla (V), Baphia puguensis (E), Coffea pseudozanguebariae (V), Dalbergia acariiantha (V), Dalbergia vacciniifolia (V), Dialium holtzii (V), Garcinia acutifolia (V), Gardenia transvenulosa (V), Loxodonta africana (E), Mesogyne insignis (V), Millettia micans (V), Multidentia castaneae (V), Myonycteris relicta (V), Newtonia paucijuga (V), Rhynchocyon petersi (E), Rothmannia macrosiphon (V), Rytigynia binata (V), Sheppardia gunningi (V), Shirakiopsis triloculare (V), Sterculia schliebenii (V), Synsepalum kaessneri (V), Tarenna drummondii (V), Toussaintia orientalis (V), Vitex zanzibarensis (V), Warburgia elongata (E), Zanthoxykum holtzianum (V), Zoothera guttata (E)
Threats: Pitsawing, charcoal production, logging, pole cutting, hunting and human expansion from Dar es Salaam
Conservation initiatives: Protective Forest Reserve managed by the Ruvu Fuelwood Pilot Project, a project of the Forestry and Beekeeping Division with financial support from NORAD. TFCG are working with surrounding communities promoting Joint Forest Management for the reserve.
Conservation designations: Part of Kisarawe District Coastal Forests IBA 47
References: Baker, N.E. and Baker, E. M. (2002). Important Bird Areas in Tanzania: A first inventory. Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Clarke, G.P. and Dickinson, A. (1995). Status Reports for 11 Coastal Forests in Coast Region, Tanzania. Frontier-Tanzania Technical Report No. 17. The Society for Environmental Exploration, U.K. / The University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) (2005). Eastern Arc Mountains and Coastal Forests of Tanzania and Kenya. Ecosystem Profile (updated in March 2005). (pdf)
Frontier Tanzania (2002). Ruvu South Forest Reserve: a biodiversity survey. Draft Technical report for the Society for Environmental Exploration, U.K. / The University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Mkuranga District
In the Mkuranga District there are 2 coastal forested areas profiled. These are listed below:
There are no Important Bird Areas found in this district.
Conservation Initiatives: Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania and the World Wildlife Fund for Nature Coastal Forest Project support District Forestry in conservation initiatives. But there has only been limited support to Vikindu Forest Reserve, and none to Kisiju.
Key Economic and hydrological values:
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Mkuranga - Kisiju Forest
Reserve name: Kisiju Forest
Description: Lowland forest between 0 - 20 m asl
Location: 7° 20’ S - 7° 22’ S; 39° 20’ E - 39° 21’ E
Closest settlements: 5 km from Kisiju village
Area: 200 ha
Threatened species: Baphia kirkii (V), Rhynchocyon petersi (E)
Threats: Large areas of forest clear-felled and burnt for shifting cultivation.
Conservation initiatives: Government land with no formal protection
Conservation designations:
References: Clarke, G.P. and Dickinson, A. (1995). Status Reports for 11 Coastal Forests in Coast Region, Tanzania. Frontier-Tanzania Technical Report No. 17. The Society for Environmental Exploration, U.K. / The University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Mkuranga - Vikindu Forest Reserve
Reserve name: Vikindu Forest Reserve
Description: Riverine forest, swamp forest, grassland, thicket, cultivation and plantation forest between 40 - 80 m asl
Location: 6° 57’ S - 7° 00’ S; 39° 15’ E - 39° 18’ E
Closest settlements: Neighbouring villages: Vikindu and Kongowe
Area: 1796 ha
Threatened species: Anthus sokokensis (V), Baphia kirkii (V), Khaya anthotheca (V), Warburgia elongata (E)
Threats: Plantation , agriculture, charcoal, pole cutting
Conservation initiatives: Productive Forest Reserve.
Conservation designations:
References: Clarke, G.P. and Dickinson, A. (1995). Status Reports for 11 Coastal Forests in Coast Region, Tanzania. Frontier-Tanzania Technical Report No. 17. The Society for Environmental Exploration, U.K. / The University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Rufiji District
In the Rufiji District there are 17 coastal forested areas profiled. These are:
In addition, there are 3 forests within the district that have no available information and are not given as forest profiles:
- Bumi Forest 520 ha
- Nandundu Forest 30 ha
- Nerumba Forest 23 ha
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There are Important Bird Areas found in Kiwengoma Forest Reserve (TZ IBA 48).
Conservation Initiatives: Some forests have been focal project sites for the World Wildlife Fund for Nature Coastal Forest Programme, which was initiated in 1991 and continues today. Forest conservation in the district have been supported by the Rufiji Environment Management Project from 1998 – 2003 with some continuing initiatives under the IUCN Forest Program.
Key economic and hydrological values: Logging is a key economic activity especially with increased access to the northern part of Tanzania with the opening of the Mkapa Bridge. The Rufiji Delta has great hydrological value in the area.
 Rufiji - Katundu Forest Reserve
Reserve name: Katundu Forest Reserve
Description: Woodland with small areas of groundwater forest between 100 - 350 m asl
Location: 8° 03’ S; 38° 46’ E
Closest settlements: Unknown
Area: 4727 ha
Threatened species: Unknown
Threats: Roads to Selous, logging, encroachment from cashew nuts, no management
Conservation initiatives: Conservation initiatives in the district supported by the Rufiji Environment Management Project from 1998 - 2003.
Conservation designations:
References: Burgess, N. (2004). Coastal Forest sites table, May 2004. Document prepared for WWF East African Coastal Forest Ecoregion Programme, Nairobi, Kenya.
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 Rufiji - Kichi Hills Forest Reserve
Reserve name: Kichi Hills Forest Reserve
Description: Evergreen coastal forest, woodland, miombo and thicket between 300 - 600 m asl
Location: 8° 12’ S; 38° 40’ E
Closest settlements: Unknown
Area: 14432 ha
Threatened species: Dialium holtzii (V), Lettowianthus stellatus (V), Loxodonta africana (E), Mildbraedia carpinifolia (V), Rhynchocyon petersi (E), Tarenna drummondii (V)
 Threats: Logging, roads, charcoal, shifting cultivation
Conservation initiatives: Focal project site for World Wildlife Fund for Nature Coastal Forest Programme, with support provided since 1991. Conservation initiatives in the district supported by the Rufiji Environment Management Project from 1998 - 2003. The area was declared a Local Authority Forest Reserve in 2003.
Conservation designations: Part of a “sub-centre of endemism within the eastern African Coastal Forests of Kenya and Tanzania” together with the Matumbi Hills
 References: Burgess, N. (2004). Coastal Forest sites table, May 2004. Document prepared for WWF East African Coastal Forest Ecoregion Programme, Nairobi, Kenya.
Howell, K.M., Msuya, C.A. and Kihaule, P.M. (2000). A preliminary biodiversity (fauna) assessment of the Rufiji floodplain and delta. Technical Report No. 9. Rufiji Environment Management Project. 64pp.
Mwasumbi, L.B., Suleiman, H.O. and Lyaruu, V.M. (2000). A preliminary biodiversity (flora) assessment of selected forests of the Rufiji floodplain. Technical Report No. 10. Rufiji Environment Management Project. 38 pp.
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 Rufiji - Kikale Forest Reserve
Reserve name: Kikale Forest Reserve
Description: Woodland between 0 - 50 m asl
Location: 7° 44’ S; 39° 56’ E
Closest settlements: Unknown
Area: 1000 ha
Threatened species: Unknown
Threats: Logging
Conservation initiatives: Conservation initiatives in the district supported by the Rufiji Environment Management Project from 1998 – 2003.
Conservation designations:
References: Burgess, N. (2004). Coastal Forest sites table, May 2004. Document prepared for WWF East African Coastal Forest Ecoregion Programme, Nairobi, Kenya.
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 Rufiji - Kipo Forest Reserve
Reserve name: Kipo Forest Reserve
Description: Woodland, riverine forest, marshy and swamp areas at 100 m asl
Location: 7° 52’ S; 38° 32’ E
Closest settlements: Unknown
Area: 1749 ha
Threatened species: Unknown
Threats: Agriculture, encroachment (village within reserve)
Conservation initiatives: Conservation initiatives in the district supported by the Rufiji Environment Management Project from 1998 - 2003
Conservation designations:
References: Burgess, N. (2004). Coastal Forest sites table, May 2004. Document prepared for WWF East African Coastal Forest Ecoregion Programme, Nairobi, Kenya.
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 Rufiji - Kiwengoma (or Kirengoma) Forest
Reserve name: Kiwengoma (or Kirengoma) Forest
Description: Evergreen coastal forest, scrub forest, moist groundwater forest, riverine forest, transition woodland and woodland between 250 - 740 m asl
Location: 8° 20’ S - 8° 22’ S; 38° 54’ E - 38° 57’ 40” E
Closest settlements: 18 km from Nyamwage village
Area: 3506 ha
Threatened species: Aparallactus werneri (V), Aristogeitonia monophylla (V), Baikiaea ghesquiereana (E), Baphia puguensis (E), Dialium holtzii (V), Gardenia transvenulosa (V), Isoberlinia scheffleri (V), Isolona heinsenii (E), Khaya anthotheca (V), Lettowianthus stellatus (V), Lovoa swynnertonii (E), Loxodonta africana (E), Millettia bussei (V), Millettia schleibenii (V), Mkilua fragrans (V), Myonycteris relicta (V), Newtonia paucijuga (V), Paraxerus palliatus (V), Philothamnus macrops (V), Rhampholoeon brevicaudatus (V), Rhynchocyon cirnei (V), Rhynchocyon petersi (E), Rothmannia macrosiphon (V), Tarenna drummondii (V), Tessmannia densiflora (E), Toussaintia orientalis (V), Uvariodendron gorgonis (V), Vitex zanzibarensis (V), Zanthoxylum lindense (V)
Threats: Logging of Mahogany, cultivation, pole cutting, timber extraction, hunting
Conservation initiatives: Formally a forest reserve, revoked under government order in 1964. World Wildlife Fund for Nature have been supporting forestry in conservation initiatives within the reserve. The area was declared a Local Authority Forest Reserve in 2003. Conservation initiatives in the district supported by the Rufiji Environment Management Project from 1998 - 2003.
Conservation designations: Part of Rufiji District Coastal Forest IBA 48
References: Baker, N.E. and Baker, E. M. (2002). Important Bird Areas in Tanzania: A first inventory. Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Clarke, G.P. and Dickinson, A. (1995). Status Reports for 11 Coastal Forests in Coast Region, Tanzania. Frontier-Tanzania Technical Report No. 17. The Society for Environmental Exploration, U.K. / The University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) (2005). Eastern Arc Mountains and Coastal Forests of Tanzania and Kenya. Ecosystem Profile (updated in March 2005). (pdf)
Kingdon, J (1989). Frontier-Tanzania Expedition 1989-1994: Matumbi Interim Report. The Society for Environmental Exploration. Unpublished.
Mwasumbi, L.B., Suleiman, H.O. and Lyaruu, V.M. (2000). A preliminary biodiversity (flora) assessment of selected forests of the Rufiji floodplain. Technical Report No. 10. Rufiji Environment Management Project. 38 pp.
Sheil, D. and Burgess, N.D. (1990). Preliminary results of biological surveys in Kierengoma (Matumbi hills) and Zarininge (Kiono) coastal forests, Tanzania: January to March 1990. Interim report. Society for Environmental Exploration, London. Unpublished.
Waters, T.M. and Burgess, N.D. (1994). Preliminary results of biological surveys of Mchungu and Kiwengoma (Matumbi) forests and short visits to seven other forested sites in coastal Tanzania. Frontier Tanzania Report No. 9. The Society for Environmental Exploration, U.K. / The University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. 45pp.
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 Rufiji - Mchungu Forest Reserve
Reserve name: Mchungu Forest Reserve
Description: Lowland forest, swamp forest, scrub forest, Gum Copal forest and woodland between sea level to 15 m asl. Some gum copal.
Location: 7° 39’ S - 7° 42’ S; 39° 15’ E - 39° 18’ E
Closest settlements: Neighbouring villages: Mchungu and Msindaji
Area: 1035 ha
Threatened species: Baphia kirkii (V),Loxodonta africana (E), Paraxerus palliatus (V), Rhynchocyon petersi (E)
Threats: Timber extraction from neighbouring villages for canoes, forest clearance for cultivation of cash crops
Conservation initiatives: Productive Forest Reserve. Conservation initiatives in the district supported by the Rufiji Environment Management Project from 1998- 2003
Conservation designations:
References: Clarke, G.P. and Dickinson, A. (1995). Status Reports for 11 Coastal Forests in Coast Region, Tanzania. Frontier-Tanzania Technical Report No. 17. The Society for Environmental Exploration, U.K. / The University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Waters, T.M. and Burgess, N.D. (1994). Preliminary results of biological surveys of Mchungu and Kiwengoma (Matumbi) forests and short visits to seven other forested sites in coastal Tanzania. Frontier Tanzania Report No. 9. The Society for Environmental Exploration, U.K. / The University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. 45pp.
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 Rufiji - Mohoro River Forest Reserve
Reserve name: Mohoro River Forest Reserve
Description: Evergreen coastal forest, woodland and riverine forest between 50 - 200 m asl
Location: 8° 09’ S; 39° 07’ E
Closest settlements: Unknown
Area: 2349 ha
Threatened species: Unknown
Threats: Encroached and overexploited - logging, pole cutting, fire, agriculture
Conservation initiatives: Conservation initiatives in the district supported by the Rufiji Environment Management Project from 1998 - 2003
Conservation designations:
References: Burgess, N. (2004). Coastal Forest sites table, May 2004. Document prepared for WWF East African Coastal Forest Ecoregion Programme, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Rufiji - Mpanga Game Reserve
Reserve name: Mpanga Game Reserve
Description: Unknown
Location: 7° 50’ S; 37° 55’ E
Closest settlements: Unknown
Area: 900 ha
Threatened species: Unknown
Threats:
Conservation initiatives: Managed by Wildlife Division. Conservation initiatives in the district supported by the Rufiji Environment Management Project from 1998 - 2003
Conservation designations:
References: Burgess, N. (2004). Coastal Forest sites table, May 2004. Document prepared for WWF East African Coastal Forest Ecoregion Programme, Nairobi, Kenya.
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 Rufiji - Mtanza Forest Reserve
Reserve name: Mtanza Forest Reserve
Description: Woodland, riverine forest, swamp and marshland, shrubs and grassland
Location: 7° 49’ S; 38° 24’ E
Closest settlements: Unknown
Area: 4926 ha
Threatened species: Unknown
Threats: Encroached and overexploited, settlement
Conservation initiatives: Conservation initiatives in the district supported by the Rufiji Environment Management Project from 1998 - 2003
Conservation designations:
References: Burgess, N. (2004). Coastal Forest sites table, May 2004. Document prepared for WWF East African Coastal Forest Ecoregion Programme, Nairobi, Kenya.
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 Rufiji - Mtita Forest
Reserve name: Mtita Forest
Description: Coastal forest and woodland at 250 - 350 m asl
Location: 7° 31’ S; 38° 56’ E
Closest settlements: Unknown
Area: 2998 ha
Threatened species: Unknown
Threats: Over exploited, was degazetted from Forest Reserve status
Conservation initiatives: Conservation initiatives in the district supported by the Rufiji Environment Management Project from 1998 - 2003
Conservation designations:
References: Burgess, N. (2004). Coastal Forest sites table, May 2004. Document prepared for WWF East African Coastal Forest Ecoregion Programme, Nairobi, Kenya.
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 Rufiji - Namakutwa - Nyamuete Forest Reserve
Reserve name: Namakutwa - Nyamuete Forest Reserve
Description: Deciduous woodland and forest between 150 - 380 m asl
Location: 8° 15’ S - 8° 19’ S; 39° 00’ E - 39° 06’ E
Closest settlements: 4 km NE of Nambunju village on the Matumbi Massif
Area: 4605 ha
Threatened species: Baikiaea ghesquireana (V), Dialium holtzii (V), Lettowianthus stellatus (V), Loxodonta africana (V), Millettia bussei (V), Rothmannia macrosiphon (V), Rhynchocyon petersi (E), Tessmannia densiflora (E)
Threats: Logging, cultivation, pole cutting
Conservation initiatives: Productive Forest Reserve with Boundary Variation Order No. of 2000. World Wildlife Fund for Nature have been supporting forestry in conservation initiatives within the reserve, starting in 1991. Conservation initiatives in the district supported by the Rufiji Environment Management Project from 1998 - 2003.
Conservation designations:
References: Clarke, G.P. and Dickinson, A. (1995). Status Reports for 11 Coastal Forests in Coast Region, Tanzania. Frontier-Tanzania Technical Report No. 17. The Society for Environmental Exploration, U.K. / The University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Mwasumbi, L.B., Suleiman, H.O. and Lyaruu, V.M. (2000). A preliminary biodiversity (flora) assessment of selected forests of the Rufiji floodplain. Technical Report No. 10. Rufiji Environment Management Project. 38 pp.
Waters, T.M. and Burgess, N.D. (1994). Preliminary results of biological surveys of Mchungu and Kiwengoma (Matumbi) forests and short visits to seven other forested sites in coastal Tanzania. Frontier Tanzania Report No. 9. The Society for Environmental Exploration, U.K. / The University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. 45pp.
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Rufiji - Ngulakula Forest Reserve
Reserve name: Ngulakula Forest Reserve
Description: Woodland, thicket and coastal forest between 100 - 400 m asl
Location: 7° 49’ S; 38° 52’ E
Closest settlements: Unknown
Area: 4636 ha
Threatened species: Unknown
Threats: Encroached, overexploited, charcoal, logging, pole cutting
Conservation initiatives: Local Authority Reserve. Conservation initiatives in the district supported by the Rufiji Environment Management Project from 1998 - 2003
Conservation designations:
References: Burgess, N. (2004). Coastal Forest sites table, May 2004. Document prepared for WWF East African Coastal Forest Ecoregion Programme, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Rufiji - Ngumburuni Forest Reserve
Reserve name: Ngumburuni Forest Reserve
Description: Woodland and thicket between 50 - 100 m asl
Location: 7° 54’ S; 39° 02’ E
Closest settlements: Muyuyu 4 km to the east and Mkupaka 5 km north west.
Area: 3104 ha
Threatened species: Sheppardia gunningi (V), Loxodonta africana (E)
Threats: Encroached and overexploited - charcoal, logging, pole cutting, cultivation
Conservation initiatives: Local Authority Reserve. Conservation initiatives in the district supported by the Rufiji Environment Management Project from 1998 - 2003.
Conservation designations:
References: Burgess, N. (2004). Coastal Forest sites table, May 2004. Document prepared for WWF East African Coastal Forest Ecoregion Programme, Nairobi, Kenya.
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) (2005). Eastern Arc Mountains and Coastal Forests of Tanzania and Kenya. Ecosystem Profile (updated in March 2005). (pdf)
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 Rufiji - Ruhoi Forest Reserve
Reserve name: Ruhoi Forest Reserve
Description: Coastal forest, riverine forest, woodland and marshland between 100 - 350 m asl
Location: 7° 54’ S; 39° 02’ E
Closest settlements: Unknown
Area: 68 633 ha
Threatened species: Unknown
Threats: Encroached and overexploited - farming, logging, settlement
Conservation initiatives: Local Authority Reserve. Conservation initiatives in the district supported by the Rufiji Environment Management Project from 1998 - 2003
Conservation designations:
References: Burgess, N. (2004). Coastal Forest sites table, May 2004. Document prepared for WWF East African Coastal Forest Ecoregion Programme, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Rufiji - Rupiage Forest Reserve
Reserve name: Rupiage Forest Reserve
Description: Woodland and thicket at 100 m asl
Location: 7° 59’ S; 38° 33’ E
Closest settlements: Unknown
Area: 4118 ha
Threatened species: Unknown
Threats: Farming, logging, charcoal
Conservation initiatives: Conservation initiatives in the district supported by the Rufiji Environment Management Project from 1998 - 2003
Conservation designations:
References: Burgess, N. (2004). Coastal Forest sites table, May 2004. Document prepared for WWF East African Coastal Forest Ecoregion Programme, Nairobi, Kenya.
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 Rufiji - Tamburu Forest Reserve
Reserve name: Tamburu Forest Reserve
Description: Coastal forest, thicket and woodland between 150 - 250 m asl
Location: 8° 15’ S; 39° 08’ E
Closest settlements: Unknown
Area: 5997 ha
Threatened species: Unknown
Threats: Encroached and overexploited
Conservation initiatives: Conservation initiatives in the district supported by the Rufiji Environment Management Project from 1998 - 2003
Conservation designations:
References: Burgess, N. (2004). Coastal Forest sites table, May 2004. Document prepared for WWF East African Coastal Forest Ecoregion Programme, Nairobi, Kenya.
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 Rufiji - Utete Forest Reserve
Reserve name: Utete Forest Reserve
Description: Woodland, riverine forest and swamp
Location: 8° 01’ S; 38° 44’ E
Closest settlements: Unknown
Area: 949 ha
Threatened species: Multidentia castaneae (V), Psydrax micans (V)
Threats: Farming, charcoal, logging
Conservation initiatives: Conservation initiatives in the district supported by the Rufiji Environment Management Project from 1998 - 2003
Conservation designations:
References: Burgess, N. (2004). Coastal Forest sites table, May 2004. Document prepared for WWF East African Coastal Forest Ecoregion Programme, Nairobi, Kenya.
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) (2005). Eastern Arc Mountains and Coastal Forests of Tanzania and Kenya. Ecosystem Profile (updated in March 2005). (pdf)
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