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    The role of agroforestry in improving community livelihood in Kibaha district, Tanzania: a case of villages adjacent to Ruvu north forest reserve
    (University of Dar es Salaam, 2017) Kiulah, Shaaban Feruzi
    Agroforestry is a very important aspect in agricultural system. It provides an important means for sustaining the livelihood of the rural poor. This study was conducted in Kibaha district to assess the role of agroforestry in improving community livelihoods adjacent to Ruvu North Forest Reserve. The study involved the collection of quantitative and qualitative information from both primary and secondary sources whereby 204 respondents were interviewed during household survey. The study employed documentary review, focus group discussion, key informant interview, household questionnaire survey and participatory field observation data collection. The data were analysed using SPSS. The findings from the study shows that agroforestry forms a part of the main livelihood activity in the study area where by agrisilviculture was a dominant agroforestry type in the area. The dominant tree species used by farmers in the agroforestry process are Baphia kirkii, Acacia mangium and Pterocarpus angolesis; while maize, paddy, sweet potatoes and cassava form the dominant crops that are used in the agroforestry. It was also revealed that agroforestry is the main source of income, while other potential sources of livelihood income included crop cultivation, small business, charcoal production and formal employment. The results revealed further that the respondents who participate in the agroforestry earn more income as compared to those who do not participate in the agroforestry. It was concluded that agroforestry is one of the best ways of enhancing income of the majority poor residing in rural areas and significantly contributes to poverty reduction strategies. The study recommended that the government involvement in the management of the RNFR should be improved.