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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 68258, member: 636"] Tanzanians have been urged to intensify efforts in tree planting as a vital strategy for mitigating climate change, restoring degraded landscapes, and bolstering national food security. Environmental experts have expressed concern over the rapid loss of forest cover due to deforestation, charcoal production, and the expansion of human settlements. This call was made by Martha Olotu, Resident Manager of Vi Agroforestry, during a recent briefing in Dar es Salaam about the upcoming agroforestry exhibition in Musoma, Mara Region, scheduled for November 13–15, 2025. Olotu emphasized that tree planting should become a collective national responsibility, requiring coordinated efforts from communities, the private sector, civil society, and government bodies. She stressed the need for strong strategies to ensure the planting and protection of millions of trees each year to restore natural vegetation and expand forest cover. Vi Agroforestry, alongside its partners, has been planting at least one million trees annually, helping communities mitigate climate impacts and strengthen agricultural resilience. The Musoma exhibition aims to highlight agroforestry as a sustainable farming approach that benefits smallholder farmers by improving soil health, boosting biodiversity, and enhancing food security. It will bring together farmers, researchers, policymakers, and development partners to discuss climate-resilient ecosystems, inclusive value chains, and land tenure security. As part of the event, a tree-planting campaign will take place at Mkiringo Primary School, showcasing agroforestry's role in restoring ecosystems and engaging youth in climate action. [/QUOTE]

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