Morogoro RC urges forest restoration
MOROGORO: MOROGORO Regional Commissioner, Adam Malima, has called on the Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS), local government authorities and environmental stakeholders to strengthen collaboration in restoring degraded ecosystems and conserving the country’s forest resources.
Mr Malima made the call yesterday while visiting the TFS exhibition booth at the 2026 Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition for the Eastern Zone at the Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere grounds in Morogoro Region.
During the visit, he received a briefing on TFS activities in environmental conservation and the sustainable management of forest resources. He said stronger cooperation among public institutions and environmental stakeholders is crucial in addressing environmental degradation, including illegal logging and the destruction of water sources.
“It is important to continue educating the public about their responsibility to protect the environment, restore natural vegetation and safeguard forest resources for the benefit of present and future generations,” he said.
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Mr Malima also encouraged communities to participate actively in tree-planting programmes, particularly fruit trees and spice crops such as cloves, saying they support environmental conservation while improving household incomes. He said such trees should be prioritised because of their economic value and their contribution to protecting water catchment areas and the environment.
Speaking on behalf of TFS, Eastern Zone Commander Matthew Ntilicha said the agency continues to protect and conserve forest reserves, combat illegal harvesting of forest products, promote tree planting and restore degraded landscapes.
Mr Ntilicha said TFS also provides public education on environmental conservation and the sustainable use of forest resources to ensure long-term national benefits.
He added that the agency will continue working with local government authorities and other stakeholders to restore natural vegetation and safeguard forest resources.
