{"id":11078,"date":"2025-04-13T13:35:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T10:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/?p=11078"},"modified":"2025-05-03T13:39:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-03T10:39:19","slug":"tfs-forms-board-to-commercialize-forest-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/tfs-forms-board-to-commercialize-forest-sector","title":{"rendered":"TFS forms board to commercialize forest sector"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ff-helvetica-bold\">The Tanzania Forestry Service Agency (TFS) yesterday inaugurated the board of Misitu Company Limited (MCL) and tasked it to accomplish at least nine key priorities meant to improve economic performance in the forestry sector in Tanzania.<\/p>\n<p>MCL is a subsidiary company of TFS established in 2020 for the purpose of commercialization of forest sector in Tanzania.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during the inception meeting of the board, TFS Advisory Board Chairman, Maj. Gen. Mbaraka Mkeremy, said the company was established as a TFS&#8217;s commercial strategy with the aim of introducing and developing commercial projects that use forest and bee resources.<\/p>\n<p>You must work hard while embracing the understanding that this company has been established to help increase agency revenue and expand businesses that depend on <a title=\"Postdoctoral position in modelling forest resources and development pathways\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/postdoctoral-position-in-modelling-forest-resources-and-development-pathways\">forest and bee resources,&#8221;<\/a> he said.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the company would be responsible for <a title=\"Call for Project Grant 2021: Sustainable development and climate change.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-project-grant-2021-sustainable-development-and-climate-change\">developing project<\/a> proposals, addressing investment plans and reducing agency dependence on the government.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;So our measure will be the income level that increases in the institution from the company&#8217;s work,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>He unveiled the priorities that the MCL board ought to accomplish as enhancing commercial performance in forests, increasing the <a title=\"Consultancy services: development of climate resilient value chains of biodiversity products and services in Africa\u2019s forest biodiversity hotspots\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/consultancy-services-development-of-climate-resilient-value-chains-of-biodiversity-products-and-services-in-africas-forest-biodiversity-hotspots\">value of forest products<\/a>, increasing revenue, and improving services and products.<\/p>\n<p>Other priorities that the MCL board has been tasked to achieve include to\u00a0 promote innovation and use of technology in the sector,\u00a0 building partnerships with various stakeholders, regulating rules and regulations, <a title=\"New guide promotes biodiversity conservation in hydropower development\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/new-guide-promotes-biodiversity-conservation-in-hydropower-development\">developing skills and training for staff as well as promoting<\/a> professionalism and trust.<\/p>\n<p>Chairman of the Board of MCL Fortunatus Mhambe thanked the instructions under TFS advisory board and promised to fulfill its duties with patriotism and diligence to achieve the set goals.<\/p>\n<p>Other <a title=\"Call for Expression of Interest for Board Members of AfSTAG and AYAB\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-expression-of-interest-for-board-members-of-afstag-and-ayab\">members of the MCL board<\/a> are Grace Mbise, Peter Mwakosya, Prof. Yonika Nganga and Chelestino Balama. The Secretary to the board is Salome Rwiza.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">About <a title=\"A Tree Girdling Beetle, Paranaleptes reticulata Thoms in Forest Plantation and Woodlots of Tanzania\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/a-tree-girdling-beetle-paranaleptes-reticulata-thoms-in-forest-plantation-and-woodlots-of-tanzania\">Tanzania Forest<\/a> Services Agency (TFS)<br \/>\nThe Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS), established on July 30, 2010, is a semi-autonomous government executive agency under the Ministry of <a title=\"Assistant Research Fellow (Natural Resources Management)(Re-Advertised) \u2013 2 Post\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/assistant-research-fellow-natural-resources-managementre-advertised-2-post\">Natural Resources<\/a> and Tourism. Mandated by the Executive Agency Act (Cap. 245, Revised Edition 2009), the Forest Act (No. 14 of 2002), and the Beekeeping Act (No. 15 of 2002), TFS <a title=\"New degree programme \u2013 Bachelor of Science Bee Resources Management\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/bachelor-of-science-bee-resources-management\">manages national forest and bee resources<\/a> to ensure sustainable supply of quality products and services. Covering 48 million hectares (55% of Tanzania\u2019s mainland), TFS oversees 506 <a title=\"Field Practical Training in Forest protection and Ecological restoration at Kimboza Forest Reserve\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/field-practical-training-in-forest-protection-and-ecological-restoration-at-kimboza-forest-reserve\">forest reserves<\/a>, including woodlands, mangroves, and plantations, and promotes beekeeping with a potential for 138,000 tonnes of honey annually. Through participatory and joint <a title=\"Call for Proposals \u2013 Forest Management Planning for Village Land Forest Reserves\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-proposals-forest-management-planning-for-village-land-forest-reserves\">forest management<\/a>, TFS collaborates with communities and stakeholders to combat deforestation, promote reforestation, and support socio-economic and environmental needs, contributing to biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Tanzania Forestry Service Agency (TFS) yesterday inaugurated the board of Misitu Company Limited (MCL) and tasked it to accomplish at least nine key priorities meant to improve economic performance in the forestry sector in Tanzania. 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