Community based forest management for so long has been challenged for lacking tangible benefits; with introduction of FSC Group Certification Scheme managed by Mpingo Conservation and Develepment Initiatives (MCDI) has brought in an opportunity for communities. Retailer shops in Denmark (FDB) are eyeing certfed wood from community certified Village Land Forest Reserves (VLFRs) in Kilwa and Rufiji. In their visit to Kilwa FDB, they were impressed on how communities are managing their forests sustainably and harvesting in accordance with their harvesting plans. The certfied wood are processed at Sandal Woood Industry (SWI) sawmill and samples will be taken to FDB.
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