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Timber Rush

By Esbern Friis-Hansen

Timber Rush

By Esbern Friis-Hansen

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In the heart of Tanzania's Southern Highlands, an unassuming revolution is reshaping landscapes and livelihoods. Timber Rush explores the rapid rise of private forestry on village land, revealing a story of environmental transformation and socio-economic opportunity. Amid the interplay of liberalized markets, local entrepreneurship, and the enduring echoes of historical land policies, a thriving timber sector has emerged, driven not by foreign investors but by local actors carving their path in non-industrial private forestry.This groundbreaking book draws on extensive research from the Timber Rush Research Program (2016-2022), combining fieldwork, policy analysis, and community insights. It unpacks how small-scale farmers and medium-sized investors are cultivating sustainable timber industries, transforming underutilized village land into a vital economic resource. Alongside the benefits ofrural employment and carbon sequestration, the book tackles the challenges of land conflicts, wildfire risks, and the socio-political dynamics of Tanzania's evolving tenure systems. With vivid case studies and a robust analytical framework, Timber Rush sheds light on a powerful yet overlooked narrative of resilience and innovation. A must-read for policymakers, environmentalists, and anyone intrigued by the intersections of development, sustainability, and local agency.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
278
Release Date:
2025-11-11
Publication Date:
2025-11-11
Publisher:
Mkuki Na Nyota Publishers
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
9987417930
ISBN13:
9789987417933
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
407 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
15 cm
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