THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
Name

L. NSHUBEMUKI

Position Director General
Phone +255 754 370907; +255 225 023-4498
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Academic Qualifications:

B.Sc. (Agr. and For.) University of Joensuu , Finland 1998

Specialization: Silviculture.

 

Subsidiary Subject: Tree Growth Modelling, Treebreeding

Expert, Systems tree selection and Tropical Silviculture

 

 

Thesis:                  Selection of Exotic Tree  Species and Provenances  For Afforestation in   Tanzania

 

 

M.Sc. (Forestry), University of Dar-es-Salaam Tanzania 1980.

   

Specialisation:        Silviculture.

   

Subsidiary subjects:  Economics, Wood Utilisation, Statistics and Soils Science.

 

Thesis:                     Evaluation of Soil and climatic factors in parts of Dodoma District Tanzania ; in relation to Afforestation

 

B.Sc. (Forestry), Makerere University , Kampala, Uganda ; 1974.

 

Specialization:        Forest Soils and Plant nutrition.

 

Publications:

Nshubemuki, L. Somi, F.G.R. and C.A. Olotu.  A forester’s view on average monthly rainfall and number of raindays over Tanzania : 

 

I Regional Comparisons.  Tanzania Silviculture Technical Note   (New Series) No. 41 (1978) 10 p. III App.

 

II  Rainfall and rain day distribution among years Ibid.” No. 46 (1979) 6 pp. II pp

 

 

III  Rainfall probability “Ibid.” No. 50 (1980).  8 pp. II. App.

 

IV  Some silvicultural implications on rainfall and rainday distribution “Ibid.” No. 54.12 pp.

 

 Kigomo, B. Musokonyi, C.; Nguvulu C. 2., Nshubemuki, L., Chendauka, B., and Phiri, M. 2000.  A review of Selected Indigenous tree species of Eastern and Southern African Region. University of Joensuu , Faculty of Forestry Research Notes No. 113 (1) Ed. Pukkala, T. 80 pp. 

 

 

Kigomo, B., Musokonyi, C. Nguvulu C.Z., Nshubemuki, L. Chendaula, B., and Phiri, M. 2000.  Selection of Tree Species of Plantation forests in Eastern Africa .  University of Joensuu, Faculty of Forestry Research.  Notes No. 113 (1) Ed. Pukkala, T. 80 pp.

 

Nshubemuki, L. and Somi, F.G.R. 1979.  Water use by the eucalypts:  Observations and probable exaggerations.  Tanzania Silviculture Technical Note (New Series) No. 44.12 pp.

 

Somi, F.G.R. and L. Nshubemuki, 1980.  an annotated list of research reports issued by the Silviculture Research Section from 1951 – April 1980.  Tanzania Silviculture Technical Note No. 35.39 pp.

 

Journal, Newsletter articles

 

Nshubemuki, L. 2007.  Planting Local trees and Overblown waiting Period.  Miombo Newsletter, 30, 1, & 3.

 

Nshubemuki, L. 2006.  Tree Planting as an environmental conservation Tool: Anxieties versus Patience.  Paper submitted for discussion to the R & D Advisory Committee on Natural Resources Research, Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology, Dar-es-Salaam (Nov. 2006).

 

Nshubemuki, L. 2006.  Mahitaji ya Istilahi Maliasili: Rejea ya Elimumisitu Kakakuona 24, 10 – 15.

 

Nshubemuki, L. 2003.  Ni safu au Tao la Milima ya Mashariki?  Kakakuona 4, 8 – 10.

 

Eerikäinen, K. Mabvurira, D., Nshubemuki, L. and Saramaki, J. 2002.  A calibrateable site index model for Pinus kesiya plantations in Southern Africa .  Can. J. For. Res. 32, 1916 – 1928.

 

Nshubemuki, L. 2001.  Sura Mbili za Mikaratusi katika Matumizi ya Maji Kakakuona 3, 10 – 11.

 

Nshubemuki, L. 2001.  The Eucalypts: are they thirsty drunkards?  Kakakuona 22, 45 – 48.

 

Nshubemuki, L. Chamshama, S.A.O., Sabas, E. and Mhando L. 2001.  Forestry Research in Tanzania :  The Way forward.  TAFORI Newsletter 2 (1), 1 – 3.

 

Chamshama S.A.O., Mugasha A.G., Sanga, J.M.:; and Nshubemuki, L. 2000.  Comparison of some chemical properties of soil under teak and natural forests at Mtibwa Morogoro, Tanzania .  Journal of Tropical Forest Science, 12, 99 – 103. 

 

Nshubemuki, L. 1999. A tribute to a lover of plants: Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere.  Commonwealth Forestry News, 7, 1.

 

Nshubemuki, L. 1999. Advances in the compilation of Istilahi za Elimumisitu – A glossary of English – Kiswahili Forestry Terminology, For. Snow Landsca. Res. 74, 2:35 – 40.

 

Chamshama, S.A.O.; Chingonyikaya, E.E.; Iddi, S. Mugasha , A.G. Nshubemuki, L. and Malimbwi, R.E. 1998.  Survival, Growth and wood density of Pinus kesiya provenances at Buhindi, Mwanza Tanzania , Journal of Tropical Forest Science, 11, 401 – 409.

 

Iddi, S; Maduka; M.S.B: Mugasha, A.G; Chamshama, S.A.O; Nshubemuki, L. and Malimbwi, R.E. 1998.  Survival, growth, stem form and wood density of five Pinus merkusii provenances at Buhindi, Mwanza, Tanzania .  Journal Tropical Forest Science, 10, 526 – 536.

 

Mugasha, A.G.; Mgalla, H.A.; Iddi, S.; Nshubemuki, L; Chamshama, S.A.O and Malimbwi, R.E.1998.  Survival, growth, yield, stem form and wood basic density of Pinus oocarpa provenances at Buhindi, Mwanza, Tanzania .  Silvae Genetica, 47, 102 – 107.

 

Chamshama, S.A.O.; Mugasha, A.G.; Msangi; H. P; Gowela, J.P. and Nshubemuki, L. 1998.  The effect of different seed extraction methods and presowing treatments on the physiological quality of Tamarindus indica seed.  Ann. For. 6, 135 – 147.

 

Nummellin, M. and Nshubemuki, L. 1998.  Seasonality and structure of arthropod community in a forested they valley in the Uluguru Mountains , eastern Tanzania .  Journal of East African Natural History 87: 1 – 11.

 

Mugasha, A.G.; Chamshama, S.A.O.; Nshubemuki, L., Iddi, S. and Kindo A.I 1997.  Performance of Thirty two families of Cupressus lusitanica at Hambalawei, Lushoto Tanzania .  Silvae Genetica, 46, 185 – 191.

 

Mugasha, A.G. Chamshama, S.A.O., Iddi, S.; and Nshubemuki, L., 1996 Survival, growth and wood density of Pinus kesiya and Pinus oocarpa provenances at Kihanga Arboretum, Sao-Hill, Tanzania .  Forest Ecology and Management, 87: 1 – 11.

 

Nshubemuki, L. 1996 Recent research progress of Albizzia species in Tanzania   Forst, Farm and Community Tree Research Report, 1, 55 – 60. 

 

 

Nshubemuki, L. Chamshama, S.A.O., Mugasha, A.G.M., Mugunga, C.P. Iddi, S. 1996 Survival Growth, yield and wood density of Pinus patula landraces/provenances at Sao Hill and Shume Forest Projects, Tanzania .  J. Trop. For. Sci. 8 (4) 491 – 504.   

 

Nshubemuki, L. and Mugasha, A.G. 1995. Chance discoveries and germplasm conservation in Tanzania Some observation on ‘reserved trees’.  Environ. Conserve. 22 (1) 51 - 55

 

Nshubemuki, L. 1993: Dalbergia melanoxylon: Valuable wood from a neglected tree.  NFTA Highlights NFTA 93 - 05; NFTA, Hawaii .

Nshubemuki, L. 1991. Desertification control in the Semi - arid parts of Tanzania : what is and what ought to be.  Desertification Control Bulletin, 19: 73 - 76.

 

Nshubemuki, L. 1989.  Performance of tree species and provenances in Dodoma and Singida Regions, Tanzania . J. Tanzania Association of Foresters (TAF), 7:11 - 23.

 

Mugasha, A.G. and Nshubemuki, L. 1988.  Soil conservation in Tanzania :  The case of the Rangi people of the HADO area.  For. Ecol. Manage., 25: 159 - 80.

 

Sabas, E. and Nshubemuki, L. 1987 Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehn, provenances sfor afforestation  in Mwanza and Shinyanga Regions of Tanzania. For Ecol. Manage 24: 127 - 138.

 

Nshubemuki, L. and A.G. Mugasha, 1986.  Conservation attitudes of school children in the Kondoa District of Tanzania.  Environ.  Conserv.; 13(2): 161 - 164.

 

Nshubemuki, L. 1986.  The role of forestry in combating desertification.  J. TAF 5(2): 25 - 36.

 

Sabas, E. Maphone J.E.H. and L. Nshubemuki, 1982.  A preliminary observations on the initial performance of Leucaena leucocephala in some of the arid-parts of Tanzania .  Leucaena Forum International 3: 12 - 15 & 25.

 

Nshubemuki, L. 1983. Silvicultural Research in Tanzania :  A 32 year period. TAF Newsletter 4: 12 - 16.

 

Nshubemuki, L. 1982.  Desertification:  some experiences from the Soviet Union TAF Newsletter 3: 7 - 11. 

 

Reports

 

With explicit identification

 

Nshubemuki, L., Mudhidhir, M.M,  Malimbwi R. E; Lema. C. N; Madoffe, H.S. Kilongo, M; Maumba, E. J. and Tarimo, E, M. 2007. Taarifa ya kuangalia suala la Uvunaji na Usafirishaji wa Magogo na Mazao mengine ya Misitu.  Wizara ya Maliasili na Utalii. Dare-es-Salaam.  Kurasa 50 + Viambatisho X.

 

Lema, C. N; Malimbwi, R.E;  Nshubemuki L. and 17 others. 2007.  Utekelezaji wa Miongozo ya Uvunaji na usafirishaji wa Mazao ya Misitu.  Wizara ya Maliasili na Utalii. Dar-es-Salaam. Kurasa 40 + Viambatisho XII

 

Madoffe, S.S; Nshubemuki, L; Lulandala, L.L.L. and Mbwambo, L. 2006 Developing fire-reduction strategies for the Eastern Arc Mountain Forests.  Consultancy Reports to Eastern Arc Mountain Conservation and Management project.  Morogoro 54 pp. + XV Annexes.  

 

Nshubemuki, L. and Chamshama, S.A.O. Mariki, S.W., Swai, R.E.A. and Nandries, J.S. 2003.  A proposal for the Establishment of a National  Resource and Competence Centre for Agroforestry Management and District Development, Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Dar-es-Salaam 26 pp + VI Annexes.

 

Nshubemuki, L. and Mugasha, A.G. Contribution of Forestry Research to Development in Tanzania .  In: Synthesis of Past Research and Evaluation n of Research Impact on Plantation Development in East Africa . FAO/EU/FORNESSA.  KEFRI Nairobi . p. 15 – 42.

 

Nshubemuki, L; and Chamshama, S.A.O. and Mugasha A.G. 2002.  Technical specifications on Management of Forest plantations in Tanzania Ministry of Natural Resources & Tourism, D’Salaam 28 pp. + IX Annexes.

 

Nshubemuki, L., Mhando, M. L. Mbwambo, L., Lukumbuzya, T.K. and B.S. Lenge, 1996.  Implementation of some applied research project profiles in the Forest Resources Management Project (FRMP) Tabora Sub-component. A Consultancy Report submitted to the FRMP Dar-es-Salaam. 57 pp + VII Annexes.

 

Nshubemuki, L., Mhando M. L. Mbwambo, L., Lukumbuzya, T.K.  and B.S. lenge 1997. “Ibid”, II Year I assessment and management strategies of village woodlands.  A Consultancy Report submitted to the FRMP Dar-es-Salaam, 32 pp. + IX Annexes. 

 

Nshubemuki, L., Mhando, M. L. Mbwambo, L., Lukumbuzya T. K. and B.S. Lenge 1999. “Ibid”. III Year assessment.  A consultancy Report submitted to the FRMP Dar-es-Salaam 15 pp. + VI Annexes.

 

Kessy, B.S. Nshubemuki L., and W. Kriek, 1989.  Tropical Forestry Action Plan: Tanzania analysis and action plan.  Ministry of Lands, Natural Resources & Tourism, Dar-es-Salaam. 

Moshi, A.O. Nshubemuki, L. Kisaka, E.Z. and A.S.M Ijani, 1989 Investigations into the causes of widespread drying of Cupressus sp. In Ruvuma, Mbeya, Iringa, Kilimanjaro, and Arusha Regions, Tanzania . Report to the Ministry of Lands, Natural Resources & Tourism, Dar-es-Salaam. 

Nshubemuki, L. Kalaghe, A.G. and B.S. Kessy, 1988 Tropical Forestry Action Plan - Tanzania (TAFP) Forestry Research:  Working Paper No. IV. TAFORI/FBD & FINNIDA, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.

 

Nshubemuki, L. and Mugasha, 1985.  The modification n of traditional shifting cultivation brought about by the forest development project in the HADO Area, Kondoa Tanzania .  In: Changes in shifting cultivation in Africa (seven case studies).  FAO Forestry Paper No. 50/1:142 -162.

 

Nshubemuki, L., and J.E.N. Maphole, 1984.  Afforestation Research (Tanzania). IDRC - MR 99e IDRC Ottawa, Canada .

 

With no identification

 

Institutional support for TAFORI. Govts. Of Tanzania and Finland Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania /Helsinki, Finland 1996.

 

TAFORI Research Master Plan (Plantation Forestry and Institutional Support – 1992; and Plantation Forestry and Tree Improvement - 1999).

 

Ruvu Pilot Fuelwood Project. Some socio-cultural-economic aspects of local communities:  Case of five villages in the Project vicinity.  A consultancy report submitted to the Forest and Beekeeping Division Dar-es-Salaam - May 2000. 38 pp. + XVIII annexes.

 

Tailoring Sustainable Management approaches for Woodlands to the Social, Economic and National Technological Capacities:  The Case of Tanzania . 2004.

 

Publication in print Published etc.

Books:

 

Nshubemuki, L., Mwansoko, H.J.M. and Mugasha, A.G. 1999.  Istilahi za Elimumisitu KAD Associates/TFC. Dar-es-Salaam 269 pp.

 

Nshubemuki, L. 2004. Misingi na Maarifa ya Utafiti.  (Research Principles and Techniques).  Dar-es-Salaam University Press. Dar-es-Salaam Tanzania . 203 pp..

 

MEMBERSHIP:

Life member of Tanzania Association of Foresters (TAF).

 

Executive Committee Member of TAF:  1981 – 1983; 1985 – 1987; 1991 – 1997.

 

Secretary to the Board of Directors, Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) 1983 – 1988; and 1999 – present.

 

Member, and Editor in Chief, TAFORI Newsletter.

Member, Kagera Writers and Publishers Society, Kagera Tanzania .

 

Member, Faculty of Forestry Board, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro 1985 – 1989, & 1993 – 2002.

 

Member, National Interviewing panel for Forestry Technicians (Diploma Level) 1978 – 1983; 1992 – 1996.

 

Member, Southern Africa Institute of Forestry .

 

Member, World Association of Soil and Water Conservation.

 

Part-time consultant for Nor-Consult (Norway) Tanzania Branch 1992 – to-date.

 

Member R&D Committee on Natural Resources – COSTECH 2001 – date.

 

Chairman Advisory Board FITI Moshi 2000 – 2007 present.

 

Member, Advisory Board FITI Olmotonyi 1988 – 2004; and 2007 – present.