Tanzania Forest Services Agency

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Tanzania Forest Services Agency We conserve and sustainably supply quality forest and bee products and services in Tanzania.

TFS has been given the mandate for the management of national forest reserves (natural and plantations), bee reserves and forest and bee resources on general lands. TFS as an Executive Agency will enhance the management and conservation of forest and bee resources for sustainable supply of quality forest and bee products and services. The Forest and Beekeeping Division will remain with the responsibilities of development of the forest policy, laws and regulations and overseeing their implementation in the sector. Tanzania Forest Service takes over some of the core functions of the Forestry and Beekeeping Division which are;

Establishing and managing central government natural forest and bee reserves;
Establishing and managing central government forest plantations and apiaries;
Managing forest and bee resources in general land;
Enforcing Forest and Beekeeping legislation in areas of TFS jurisdiction;
Providing forest and beekeeping extension services in areas of TFS jurisdiction;
Developing TFS Human resources;
Collecting Forestry and Beekeeping revenue;
Safeguarding TFS Assets;
Marketing forest and bee products and services. The TFS has been established to achieve the following objectives:

Improve the quality and value for money of the delivery of public services;
Ensure efficient and effective management of forest and bee resources; and
Promote the potential for the continuous improvement of its services

Vision

The vision of TFS is “A center of excellence in the conservation of forest and bee resources and sustainable supply of quality forest and bee products and services in Tanzania.”

Mission

The Mission of TFS is “To sustainably manage the National forest and bee resources in order to contribute to the social, economic, ecological, cultural and needs of present and future generations”. Objectives

The TFS will work on the following five objectives;

HIV/AIDS infections reduced and supportive services to people living with HIV/AIDS improved;
Sustainable supply of quality forest and bee products enhanced;
Stable ecosystem and biological diversity maintained;
Institutional capacity to deliver services strengthened and;
Gender balance and good governance enhanced. Strategies;

To achieve the stated objectives, the following strategies must be implemented:

Improve the existing HIV/AIDS preventive services;
Establish care and supportive services for identified TFS staff living with HIV/AIDS;
To develop and operationalize the HIV/AIDS Strategy ;
Build capacity on preparation of forest and bee resource management plans and quality control;
Improve forest and bee resources information and management planning;
Expand forest plantations and gazette new forest and bee reserves;
Enhance stakeholders’ participation in forest and bee resources development and management in identified areas;
Diversify forest and bee products and services;
Enforce and monitor quality assurance of forest and bee products;
Strengthen forest protection and management;
Maintain adequate information on ecosystem;
Adopt mitigation measures on addressing climate change;
Rehabilitate degraded areas and poorly stocked forest reserves;
Establish and operationalize sustainable financing mechanism for TFS;
Strengthen human resources capacity;
Develop and improve working facilities and infrastructure;
Develop and implement effective Monitoring & Evaluation system;
Improve staff remuneration and develop incentive scheme;
Mainstream gender in TFS programme;
Strengthen and enforce compliance to laws, rules, regulation on forest and bee resource management; and
Improve customer care service delivery.

09/11/2026

Tanzania is hosting participants from six Southern African countries for a five-day regional learning exchange aimed at sharing experiences and best practices in sustainable beekeeping and agroforestry.

The exchange, taking place in Tabora, brings together delegates from Zimbabwe, Angola, Zambia, Malawi, Namibia and Botswana, alongside Tanzania, to explore innovative approaches, opportunities and sustainable practices in developing the two sectors.

TANZANIA HOSTS SIX COUNTRIES IN REGIONAL EXCHANGE ON SUSTAINABLE BEEKEEPING AND AGROFORESTRYTABORA, November 9, 2026 – T...
09/11/2026

TANZANIA HOSTS SIX COUNTRIES IN REGIONAL EXCHANGE ON SUSTAINABLE BEEKEEPING AND AGROFORESTRY

TABORA, November 9, 2026 – Tanzania has brought together more than 84 participants from six countries for a five-day regional exchange aimed at promoting sustainable beekeeping and agroforestry to strengthen forest conservation, restore degraded landscapes and improve rural livelihoods.

The Second Southern Africa Regional Exchange Mechanism (REM-SA) Thematic Learning Exchange was officially opened in Tabora by Mr Bernard Patrice Marcelline, representing the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism.

The exchange brings together delegates from Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Tanzania to share experiences and practical solutions for sustainable management of Miombo and Mopane ecosystems.

Speaking at the event, TFS Assistant Commissioner for Conservation and Acting Director of Forest Resources, Dr Zainabu Shabani Bungwa, highlighted progress under the Integrated Landscape Management in the Dry Miombo Woodlands of Tanzania Project, including training 218 beekeepers, distributing 600 modern beehives and supporting two honey collection and processing facilities.

FAO Regional Coordinator for the Drylands Sustainable Landscapes Impact Programme, Ms Winfred Nalyongo, emphasized the importance of linking forest conservation with income-generating opportunities through sustainable green value chains.

Running from November 9–13, 2026, the exchange features technical presentations, country experience-sharing, practical demonstrations and field visits to beekeeping, forestry and research facilities. Participants will also develop action plans to translate lessons into practical interventions in their respective countries.

The initiative is funded through GEF-7 and implemented by FAO in partnership with the Government of Tanzania and TFS.

-SA

09/11/2026
TIMU YA TFS NETBALL YAZIDI KUUWASHA MOTO SHIMMUTA Timu ya mpira wa pete ya wakala wa huduma za misitu Tanzania TFS imeen...
09/11/2026

TIMU YA TFS NETBALL YAZIDI KUUWASHA MOTO SHIMMUTA

Timu ya mpira wa pete ya wakala wa huduma za misitu Tanzania TFS imeendeleza ubabe wake mbele ya timu ya mfuko wa hifadhi ya jamii PSSSF mara baada ya kuishushia kipigo Cha magoli thelathini na tisa dhidi ya manane, mchezo uliochezwa katika uwanja wa shule ya sekondari Morogoro

Timu ya TFS licha ya ushindi huo pia iliutawala mchezo kwa dakika zote huku ushindi huo ukiwa ni ushindi wa pili mfululizo katika mashindano hayo ya SHIMMUTA yanayoendelea mkoani Morogoro

09/11/2026
TFS NETBALL WAANZA VYEMA MASHINDANO YA SHIMMUTA Timu ya mpira wa Pete ya wakala wa huduma za misitu Tanzania TFS imeanza...
08/11/2026

TFS NETBALL WAANZA VYEMA MASHINDANO YA SHIMMUTA

Timu ya mpira wa Pete ya wakala wa huduma za misitu Tanzania TFS imeanza vyema mashindano ya SHIMMUTA mara baada ya kuibuka na ushindi wa magoli sitini na mbili kwa manne dhidi ya timu ya kampuni ya meli Tanzania TASHICO

Mchezo huo ulipigwa katika uwanja wa shule ya sekondari Morogoro majira ya saa 12 kamili za asubuhi ambapo TFS inaendelea kujiweka vzuri katika nafasi nzuri ya kusonga mbele katika mashindano hayo

Ushindi huo umechagizwa na ari morali na umoja baina ya wachezaji hao ambapo timu ya TFS iliutawala mchezo huo na hatimae kuondoka na ushindi huo mnene

07/11/2026

MAZOEZI MEPESI KABLA YA MCHEZO WA PILI DHIDI YA TIMU YA TIA

Timu ya mpira wa miguu ya TFS inataraji kushuka dimbani tena katika mchezo wa pili wa kundi B dhidi ya timu ya chuo Cha usimamizi wa fedha TIA

Mchezo huo utapigwa katika uwanja wa chuo kikuu Cha kilimo Sokoine mkoani Morogoro majira ya saa nne kamwili za asubuhi

TFS inatupa karata yake katika mchezo wa pili mara baada ya kupoteza mchezo wake wa kwanza dhidi ya CBE siku ya Jana

Endelea kufuatilia kurasa rasmi za TFS kwa taarifa mbali mbali na matokeo ya mechi hii

SHIMMUTA 2026: TFS KUSHUKA DIMBANI LEO, MACHO YOTE KWA MCHEZO WA KWANZA!Timu ya mpira wa miguu ya Wakala wa Huduma za Mi...
06/11/2026

SHIMMUTA 2026: TFS KUSHUKA DIMBANI LEO, MACHO YOTE KWA MCHEZO WA KWANZA!

Timu ya mpira wa miguu ya Wakala wa Huduma za Misitu Tanzania (TFS) leo inashuka dimbani kwa mara ya kwanza katika mashindano ya SHIMMUTA 2026, ikivaana na timu ya Chuo cha Usimamizi wa Biashara (CBE).

Mchezo huo unafanyika katika Uwanja wa Chuo Kikuu cha Sokoine cha Kilimo (SUA), mkoani Morogoro.

Endelea kufuatilia kurasa rasmi za TFS katika mitandao ya kijamii kupata matokeo, taarifa na matukio mbalimbali kutoka kwenye mashindano hayo.

06/11/2026

Experience nature at Shamba la Miti, Kawetire Chunya Road, just 14km from Mbeya Town.

📍Explore the Forest, Protect Nature, Support Sustainable Tourism!

Visit, Experience & Enjoy!
📍Bush Lunch Experience With Adventure Challenges
Kawetire

04/11/2026

LAKE DULUTI DAY TRIP🐒

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Dar Es Salaam
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