THE TANZANIA ASSOCIATION OF FORESTERS


1.NAME OF THE ASSOCIATION

 The Tanzania association of Foresters
Registered: 27.07.1976 No. S0 5979

2. INAUGURATION OF THE ASSOCIATION

Tanzania association of Foresters held its first inaugural meeting on 
31 / 7 /1979 and 01/08/1979 at Forest Division Headquarters.

33 Representatives of foresters from all over the country gathered together to commission their tool, which was geared to enhancing their devoted service to the nation and foster professional ethics.

3. OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION

The main objectives of the Association can be cited as follows:

a) To foster public interest in forestry.

b) To form a forum for all engaged in forestry.

c) To advance and promote the Forestry profession and all aspects of forestry.

d) To disseminate information relating to forestry to the nation and other forestry related institutions.

e) To co-operate and liaise with other organizations in matters of     mutual interest.

4. HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER

Membership of the association is categorized in three groups:

a) Ordinary members

b) Associate members

c) Life members

d) Institutional

a) ORDINARY MEMBERS

Ordinary members shall fulfill the following requirements:

Hold a degree, diploma or certificate in forestry.

Have been engaged for at least one year in Tanzania in the practice of forestry or in some branch of science having direct bearing on forestry.

b) ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Associate Members shall be:
                         Either
Holders of qualification in forestry approved by the executive committee.
                            OR
Student at any Institution in Tanzania who intends to qualify for a degree diploma or Certificate In forestry, or degree in any branch of science related to forestry.

c) LIFE MEMBERS:

Life members shall fulfill the requirements of either ORDINARY or ASSOCIATE member and shall contribute a membership fee for a minimum of 2o years in advance.

d) INSTITUTIONAL MEMBER:

Forestry or other forestry related institution interested in furthering the aims of the Association.

HOW TO APPLY
Membership to the Association shall be applied for in writing and the application shall be supported by two voting members and approved by the executive committee.
Approval of the candidate as a member shall be registered after paying the membership fee.

The current membership fees are as follows:

- Registration fee                2,000/=
- Annual Subscription fee    2,000/=
- Life membership             40,000/=
- Institution                        20,000/=
The registration fee is not refundable.

5. FIELD ACTIVITIES

TAF has field activities supporting environment conservation through community Based Natural Resources Management so far in Northern zone
(Gekrum Arusha, Tloma, Gongali, Changarawe, Kilimatembo & Bashay)
and in Southern highlands, (Idofi, Mtewele, Mlowa, Kiumba , Mtowango& Lwanjiro). TAF also participates in other conservation activities in collaboration with individuals, Government, Local community, Institution & Other NGos.

6. AFFILIATION
- Byskoginasamlingen (BSI) SOLIENTUNA
   SWEDEN
- SWEDISH CO OPERATIVE CENTRE 
   NAIROBI.
   TAF has the following Zones; East/ Coast, Morogoro, Tanga, Northern, Central(Dodoma, Singida) Western( Tabora, , Shinyanga, Kigoma) S. Highlands , Lake (Kagera, Mwanza, Mara)
Southern ( Lindi, Mtwara).

 OFFICE BEARERS:

President: 
J.Y. Salehe
P.O. Box 1041
ARUSHA
Tel: +255  27 2508398/ 2508077
Fax: +255 27 250 8609
Cell: +255 744 321 374 ( personal)
Cell: +255 744 300 570 ( Office)
email: biodiversity@cybernet.co.tz

VICE PRESIDENT
DR. F.B.R. Kilahama
P.O. Box 40832
DAR ES SALAAM
Tel: 022 2866160/ 1
Fax: 022 2866162
Email: misitu@twiga.com
           tfcmp@intafrica.com

SECRETARY
Dr. E.J. Luoga
Sokoine University of Agriculture
P.O. Box 3013, Chuo Kikuu
MOROGORO
Tel: 023 2604555
Email: forestry@sua.ac.tz
           formens@sua.ac.tz

TREASURER
F.C.N. Rugiga
P.O. Box 63154,
DAR ES SALAAM
Tel: 022 2112501
Cell: 0741 622421
Email: nemc.natres@twiga.com
           nemceic@intafrica.com


PUBLICITY SECRETARY
Prof. G.C. Kajembe
FITI, P.O. Box 3013
MOROGORO
Tel: 023 2604741
Cell: 0744 497530
Email: kajembe@suanet.ac.tz

For quick action Address mails to:

The TAF Executive Officer
TANZANIA ASSOCIATION OF FORESTERS
P.O Box 1925
MOSHI
Tel: 027 2754033
Fax: 027 2753835

Email: fiti@africaonline.co.tz
TAF Members Access: - tafinfo@www.com
                                      : (password = environment)
Website: http://www.tafonline.20m.com/