My name is Prof. Salim M.S. Maliondo. I was previously the Head of the Department of Forest Biology (1996 – 2002) I lead a research team recognised internationally for its work in understanding the science of tropical forests and agricultural soil management.
As a Postdoc Fellow in Canadian Forest Service (Maritimes Research Centre) I conducted research on environmental Impacts of Whole-Tree Harvesting for Bioenergy and produced two thematic reports. After joining the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) in 1991, I conducted research in the Silviculture Plantation forests agroforestry, impact of Fire on a Montane Forest in Western Usambara, part of the Eastern Arc Mountains.
I have supervised research to Masters and PhD students in natural forests and agroforestry setting. Between, 2009 –to 2015, I was the Programme Coordinator of the ‘Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Mitigation’Programme in Tanzania. This capacity building Programme had a budget of USD 2M and involving three public Universities (SUA, UDSM, ARDHI) and TMA in Tanzania, and four Institutions in Norway training 100 Masters and PhD students and implementing 21 research projects and eight Strategic interventions projects.
Over 100 scientific publications were published in international refereed Journals and Books. In addition to excellence research, I have been involved in training foresters in Canada as a PhD Graduate Teaching Assistant between 1982 to 1986 and later in Tanzania from 1991 to date. My main drive has been to train wee-rounded foresters capable of adapting and responding to changing forestry landscape. I have also served as the Editor in Chief of the Journal of Tanzania Association of Foresters. I have also been a Chairperson for Faculty Postgraduate Senate Committee.
Appointments:
| Date | Position | Institution name |
| 2011- to-date | Professor (on contract) | Sokoine University of Agriculture |
| 2006 – 2011 | Professor | Sokoine University of Agriculture |
| 2002 – 2006 | Associate Professor | Sokoine University of Agriculture |
Awards and Achievements: British Council Scholarship (1977 -1979).
ICRAF Research Fellow, Makoka Research Station – Malawi (1995)
Education:
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
| 1982 – 1986 | University of New Brunswick, Canada | Canada | PhD |
| 1977 – 1979 | University of Wales | North wales, UK | Masters of Science (Agric.) |
| 1973 – 1976 | University of Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | Bachelor of Science (Forestry) |
Research Interest:
Soil Science, Forest Ecology, Landscape Ecology, Climate Change, Plantation Forestry Silviculture and Agroforestry
Journals:
| Year | Most 10 popular citation |
| 2017 | Said, M.S., B.M., Msanya, Semoka, J.M.R. and Maliondo, S.M.S. (2017). Characterization of Soil Depth to Coral Bedrock and Bedrock Roughness in JozaniGroundwater Forest, Zanzibar, Tanzania. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research 8(4):1135-1142. http://www.ijser.org. |
| 2016 | Said, M.S.; Msanya, B.M.; Semoka, J.M.R. and Maliondo, S.M.S. (2016).Use of watertable as a benchmark for levelling groundwater forest: The case of Jozani groundwater Forest, Zanzibaar, Tanzania. International Journal of Science & Technology in Engineering 1(5) August 2016. www.ijstre.com |
| 2015 | Kahimba, F.C.; Sife, A.S.; Maliondo, S.M.S.;Mpeta, E.J. and Olson J. (2015). Climate Change and Food security in Tanzania: Analysis of current knowledge and research gap. Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Research14(1):21-33 |
| 2014 | Richard, J, Madoffe, S.S. and Maliondo, S.M.S. (2014). Assessment of Factors for Declining Regeneration and Death of East African Camphor in Moist Mountainous Forest of Tanzania. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 26(4):495-502. |
| 2012 | Mtengeti, E.E., Semoka, J.M.R. and Maliondo, S.M. (2012). Assessment of maize response to Minjingu phosphate rock and triple superphosphate applied under different P-application strategies in a Ferralsol in Tanzania. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science 58: 1–16. |
| 2011 | Mwakalobo, A.B.S., Kajembe, G.C., Silayo, D.S., Nzunda, E., Zahabu, E., Maliondo, S.M.S. and Kimaro, D.N. (2011). REDD and sustainable development – A perspective from Tanzania. IIED REDD Working Paper. 21p. |
| 2008 | Pardo, M.T., Almendros, G., Kileo, E., Maliondo, S., Msanya, B.M. (2008). Cultivation-Induced Effects on the Soil Organomineral Matrix and Their Bearing on Crust Development on Two Soil Formations from Tanzania. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 39(1-2):65-81. |
| 2008 | Silayo, D. A., Maliondo, S.M.S., P.R. Gillah, Migunga, G.A., Matovelo, J.A.; Mvena, Z.K.S. &Munishi, P.T.K. (2008). Potentials and limitations of bio-fuel production in Tanzania. Tanzania Journal of Forestry and Nature Conservation, 78. 14-24. |
| 2008 | Silayo, D.A., Katani, J.Z., Maliondo, S.M.S. and Tarimo, M. C. T. (2008). Forest-based bioenergy production in Tanzania. Research and Development for Sustainable of Semiarid Miombo Woodlands in East Africa. Working papers of the Finnish Forest Research Institute, 98: 115 – 124. |
| 2008 | Silayo, D. A., Maliondo, S.M.S., P.R. Gillah, Migunga, G.A., Matovelo, J.A.; Mvena, Z.K.S. &Munishi, P.T.K. (2008). Potentials and limitations of bio-fuel production in Tanzania. Tanzania Journal of Forestry and Nature Conservation, 78. 14-24. |
| 2007 | Mkagwa, C.Z., Maliondo, S.M.S. and Semoka, J.M.R. (2007). Enhancing Nutrient Accumulation of Tephrosiavogelii Fallow through Minijingu Phosphate Rock Application on Acidic P Deficient Ferralsol of Eastern Tanzania. Discovery and Innovation Journal 19(1&2):59-66. |
| 2006 | Mwang’ingo, P.L., Teklehaimanot, Z., Lulanadala, L L.L. and Maliondo, S.M.S. (2006). Propagating Osyrislanceolata (African Sandalwood) through air-layering: Its potential and limitations in Tanzania. South African Forestry Journal 207. |
| 2004 | Mkangwa, C.Z., Semoka, J.M.R. and Maliondo, S.M.S. (2004). Improvement in Tephrosiavogellii biomass and quality due to application of Minjingu phosphate rock to Ferralsols of different pH.Biological Agriculture and Horticulture 22(1): 57-67. |
| 2004 | Andrew, S.M.; Maliondo, S.M.S.;Mtika, J.; Msanga, J.P. and Nsolomo, V.R. (2004). Growth performance of Azadrachtaindica provenances in Morogoro, Tanzania. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 16(3):328-335. |
| 2004 | Munishi, P.K.T., Maliondo, S.M.S.,Temu, R.P.C. and Msanya, B.M. (2004). The potential of Afromontane rain forests to mitigate carbon emissions in Tanzania. Journal of the Tanzania Association of Foresters 10:14-25. |
| 2003 | Maliondo, S.M.S.; Abeli, W.S.; Ole Meiludie, R.E.L.; Migunga, G.A.; Kimaro, A.A. and Applegate, G.B. (2003). Tree species composition and potential timber production of a communal miombo Woodland in Handeni district, Tanzania. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 17(1):104-120 |
| 2003 | Maliondo, S.M.S.; Abeli, W.S.; Ole Meiludie, R.E.L.; Migunga, G.A.; Kimaro, A.A. and Applegate, G.B. (2003). Tree species composition and potential timber production of a communal miombo Woodland in Handeni district, Tanzania. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 17(1):104-120. |
| 2003 | Mwang’ingo, P. L.; Teklehaimanot, Z., Maliondo, S.M.S. and Msanga, H. P. (2003). Storage and pre-sowing treatment of recalcitrant seeds of African sandalwood (Osyrislanceolata). Seed Science & Technology32: 547-560. |
| 2003 | Maliondo, S.M.S.; Abeli, W.S.; Ole Meiludie, R.E.L.; Migunga, G.A.; Kimaro, A.A. and Applegate, G.B. (2003). Tree species composition and potential timber production of a communal miombo Woodland in Handeni district, Tanzania. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 17(1):104-120. |
| 2003 | Mtui, E.B., Maliondo, S.M.S.,Chamshama, S.A.O., Nsolomo, V.R., Msanya, B.M. and Mhando, M.L. (2003). Early response of second rotation Pinuspatula stands to nitrogen and phosphate fertiliser at Sao Hill Forest Plantations, Tanzania. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 17(1):76-86. |
| 1985 | Maliondo, S.M.S.& H.H. Krause. (1985). Genotype-soil fertility interaction in the growth of black spruce progeny from Central New Brunswick. Canadian Journal of Forest Research 15:410 – 416 |
| 2001 | Maliondo, S.M.S.,Hakizimana, J., Malimbwi, R.E., Tairo, V.E., Kaoneka, A.R.S. (2001). Aboveground biomass of Grevillearobusta at Lushoto in the West Usambara. Tanzania Journal of Forestry and Nature Conservation 74:25-29. |
| 2000 | Lulandala, L.L.L., Maliondo, S.M.& J. Elkana, (2000). The effect of rainwater harvesting on the establishment and early growth of Pinuspatula at the Shume Forest Project, Lushoto, Tanzania. Forestry and Nature Conservation 3: 551 – 558. |
| 1985 | Maliondo, S.M.S.& H.H. Krause. (1985). Genotype-soil fertility interaction in the growth of black spruce progeny from Central New Brunswick. Canadian Journal of Forest Research 15:410 – 416 |
Books: Nil
Book Chapters:
Mugasha, A.W., Zahabu, E., Mathias, A. , Luganga, H. Maliondo S.M.S. and Malimbwi, R.E. (2016). Allometric biomass and volume models for Acacia-commiphora woodlands. Chapter 7, Pp. 67 – 75 InMalimbwi, R.E., Eid, T. Chamshama, S.A.O. (Editors), Allometric Tree Biomass and Volume Models in Tanzania.
Malimbwi, R.E., Mauya, E.W., Zahabu, E., Katani, J.S. Chamshama, S.A.O. Eid, T. Bollandsas, Maliondo, S.M.S. , Mugasha, A.W., Masota, A.M., Njana, Marco, Makero, J.S.. Mshana, J.S., Luganga, H. Mathias ,Msalika P, Mwani, J. And Mlagilla, H.E. (2016).Biomass and Volume Models for Different Vegetation Types in Tanzania.Chapter 5, Pp. 99-117, InKulindwa, K. et al. (Editors), Lessons and Implications of REDD+: Implementation Experiences from Tanzania. 372p.
Conference Papers:
| Year | Papers |
| 2014 | Moyo, Z.H.;Maliondo, S.M.and Urassa, J.K. (2014). Vulnerability assessment of rain-fed paddy farm households to climate change and variability in North ‘B’ District, Zanzibar. Proceedings of the of the CCIAM Programme Second Writer’s Workshop, 20th and 21st February 2014. |
| 2013 | Sawe, T.C.; Munishi, P.K.T. and Maliondo, S.M.S.(2013). Woodland degradation in the Southern Highlands Miombo of Tanzania: Implications on conservation and Carbon stocks. Proceedings of the CCIAM Programme FirstWriter’s Workshop, 28 – 31 January 2013 |
| 2007 | Pardo, M.T., Lopez-Fando, C. Kileo, E, and Maliondo, S.M.S. (2007). Influence of cultivation on Cd sorption by Southern by South African soils. In Changing in a Changing World: the Soils of Tomorrow.5th International Congress of the European Society of Soil Conservation, Palermo, June, 25 – 30, 2007. |
| 2004 | D’Acqui L., Maliondo S., Malam IO, The BY, Ristori G. (2004). Influence of indigenous strains of Cyanobacteria on the physical and biochemical properties of the tropical soils . In: 4th International Symposium of the MO Working Group “Interactions of Soil Minerals with Organic Components and Microorganisms (ISMOM)” (Whuan (China) |
| 2001 | Tairo, V.E.; Maliondo, S.M.S.;Msanya, B.M. and Semoka, J.M.R. (2001). Growth and foliar nutrient concentration of Eucalyptus salignaseedlings in fertilized soils from Sao Hill forest plantations. Paper presented at Soil Science Society of East Africa, 2nd to 7th December 2001, Moshi, Tanzania. |
| 1992 | Abeli, W.S. &S.M.S. Maliondo (1992). Silvicultural management and harvesting operations in forest plantations in Tanzania. Proceedings of to the IUFRO Meeting on Silvicultural and Harvesting Operations in Tropical Forests held in Malaysia in October 1992 |
| 1989 | Mahendrappa, M.K., Van Raalte, G.D. &S.M.S. Maliondo (1989). Forest Biomass and Nutrient Inventories in New Brunswick. Pp. 301 – 308. Proceedings of the 7th Bioenergy R&D. Seminar held in Ottawa during April 24 – 26, 1989, Energy, Mines and Resources, Canada. |
Undergraduate teaching includes Introduction to Soil Science and Soil Classification, Surveying & Land Evaluation. At a postgraduate level, I teach Forest Soils Management, Landscape restoration and Climate change.
Supervision
I am currently the supervisor of 2 Masters Students and have had 12 Masters and 8 PhD Students and over 30 Bachelors students who successfully graduate since 1991.
Professional Bodies Membership:
Member of the Soil Science Society of America
Member of East African Soil Science Society
Member ofTanzania Association of Foresters (TAF) as an Executive Member
Board/Committee Membership:
| Date | Role | Board Name |
| 2016 -2019 | Member | Tanzania Forest Research Institute Board |
| 2016 -2018 | Member | NCMC Project Advisory Board |
| 2016 -2018 | Member | NREL Technical Committee of NCMC |
| 2015 – 2017 | Member | National Task Force on Climate Smart Agriculture Programme
(February |
| 2005 – 2011 | Member | Board of Forestry Training Institute, Olmotonyi |
| 2008 -2011 | Chairman | Tanga Forest Ltd |
Offices Held:
| Date | Office Name | Institution |
| 2009 – 2016 | Programme Coordinator, CCIAM Programe | SUA |
| 1996 -2002 | Head of Department | Department of Forest Biology |
| 1990 -1991 | Coordinator of Forestry Research | Forest & Beekeeping Division, MNRT |
| 1976 – 1977 | Acting Silviculturist | Silviculture Research Station, Lushoto (FBD) |
Contacts
Position: Professor
E-address: maliondo@sua.ac.tz
Phone: +255-782860901
Fax:+255-023-2604648
Campus: Main Campus
Building: National Carbon Monitoring Centre
Ecosystems and Conservation
Other websites: www.sua.ac.tz
Org Unit: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Tourism