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Tanzania is advancing its sustainable wood energy and forestry sector through increased investment in alternative biomass products and responsible resource utilization. Speaking in Tabora on February 21, 2026, Anthony Mavunde, Minister for Minerals, emphasized the government's commitment to expandin . . .

A growing shift towards wood development is reshaping how economies view forests in Tanzania, positioning them not just as natural resources but as drivers of sustainable growth. Across the country, tree based industries are gaining recognition for their potential to create jobs while preservin . . .

Tanzania’s wood and furniture sector is emerging with strong long-term potential, supported by global technological advancements and shifting market dynamics. According to Acimall, global wood-machinery production reached €2.168 billion last year, reflecting a natural correction after record hig . . .

In Tanzania, forests and vegetation cover approximately 39 per cent of the country’s total land area, equivalent to 35,257,000 hectares. This vast forest resource positions Tanzania among Africa’s most richly endowed countries in terms of natural woodland assets. According to the United Nations . . .

In Zanzibar’s Pangawe area, a group of young innovators is transforming how communities cook by turning sugarcane wood waste into clean, efficient charcoal briquettes. Their initiative is being celebrated as a game changing step towards protecting forests, improving public health, and creating sus . . .