LawrenceMbwambo

·MSc. (Nature Conservation) Stellenbosch University, South Africa (2000)

·BSc. Hons. (Nature Conservation) Stellenbosch University, South Africa (1999)

·Certificate in Forest Soils from Ryukyus University Japan (1991).

·BSc. Hons. (Forestry) from Sokoine University of Agriculture Tanzania (1989).

Mbwambo, L. and L. Nshubemuki, 2007. Principal ways to promote amelioration of degraded miombo ecosystems in semi-arid Tanzania . Working Papers of the Finnish Forest Research Institute 50: 88-93

Nshubemuki, L. and Mbwambo, L. 2007. Trees to promote in the management of miombo woodlands in Tanzania : species, sizes and qualities. Working Papers of the Finnish Forest Research Institute 50:57-63

L. Mbwambo, M. A. Mndolwa R. Petro, C. Balama and W. Mugasha, 2006.

Boswellia neglecta: A neglected source of valuable resin (FRANKINCENSE) for rural economy in Tanzania . In: Nikundiwe, A. M. and J. D. L., Kabigumila (Eds.), 2006. Proceedings of the RPSUD Workshop, June 2006 Arusha Tanzania , P. 257-263

Mturi, F. A.; Mbwambo, L.; Nshubemuki, L., Balama, C., Kapinga, C. and Sulemani, H.O, 2006. Resource status, utilization and socio-economic importance, of Commiphora tree species in Iramba, Karatu and Mbulu Districts, Tanzania . In: Nikundiwe, A. M and JDL, Kabigumila (Eds.), 2006. Proceedings of the RPSUD Workshop, June 2006 Arusha Tanzania , P. 264-271

Mndolwa, M., Mbwambo, L., Petro, R. and N. Magogo, 2006. Comparison of shrubs and tree species diversity and equitability between public land and Mkomazi-Umba game reserve: a case of Antakae and Mnyandege villages, Lushoto Tanzania . In: Nikundiwe, A. M and JDL, Kabigumila (Eds.), 2006. Proceedings of the RPSUD Workshop, June 2006 Arusha Tanzania , P. 214-217

Msuya, T. S., Mndolwa, M A, Mbwambo, L., Mhando, L., Bakengesa, S and E. Japhet, 2006. Factors affecting management practices of rotational woodlots and Ngitili systems and their implication in forest restoration of degraded ecosystems in Shinyanga, Tanzania . In: Nikundiwe, A. M and JDL, Kabigumila (Eds.), 2006. Proceedings of the RPSUD Workshop, June 2006 Arusha Tanzania , P. 198-206

 L. Mbwambo, M. A. Mndolwa, P. R. Gillah, C. Balama and D. H. Kitojo 2006. Some wood properties of five tree species grown under agroforestry system in Shinyanga and Coast Regions. In: S. A. O. Chamshama, L. Nshubemuki, S. Iddi, R. E. Swai, M. L. Mhando, E. Sabas, C. Balama, L. Mbwambo and M. A. Mndolwa (Eds.) 2006. Proceedings of the second national agroforestry and environment workshop: Partnerships and linkages for great impact in agroforestry and environmental awareness, Mbeya Tanzania . National Agroforestry Steering Committee (NASCO). P 164-170.

P. A. Oduol, G. Nyadzi, L. Mbwambo, R. Swai, B. Gama, W. Mwageni and D. Mbaruku, 2006. Scaling up successful agroforestry technologies through schools in Shinyanga and Tabora regions of western Tanzania . In: In: S. A. O. Chamshama, L. Nshubemuki, S. Iddi, R. E. Swai, M. L. Mhando, E. Sabas, C. Balama, L. Mbwambo and M. A. Mndolwa (Eds.) 2006. Proceedings of the second national agroforestry and environment workshop: Partnerships and linkages for great impact in agroforestry and environmental awareness, Mbeya Tanzania . National Agroforestry Steering Committee (NASCO). P 216-223.

G. I. Nyadzi, C. K. Ong, P. A. Oduol, B. M. Gama and L. Mbwambo,  2006. Water use and nutrient supply by trees in woodlots system in western Tanzania . In: S. A. O. Chamshama, L. Nshubemuki, S. Iddi, R. E. Swai, M. L. Mhando, E. Sabas, C. Balama, L. Mbwambo and M. A. Mndolwa (Eds.) 2006. Proceedings of the second national agroforestry and environment workshop: Partnerships and linkages for great impact in agroforestry and environmental awareness, Mbeya Tanzania . National Agroforestry Steering Committee (NASCO). P 54-64.

S. A. O. Chamshama, L. Nshubemuki, S. Iddi, R. E. Swai, M. L. Mhando, E. Sabas, C. Balama, L. Mbwambo and M. A. Mndolwa (Eds.),  2006. Proceedings of the second national agroforestry and environment workshop: Partnerships and linkages for great impact in agroforestry and environmental awareness, Mbeya Tanzania . National Agroforestry Steering Committee. 251pp.

Mbwambo, L. Mndolwa, M. A., Petro, R., Balama, C. and Mugasha, W. 2005. Boswellia neglecta: a neglected source of valuable resin (Frankincense) for rural economy in Tanzania . TAFORI/CMEAMF Newsletter: Special Issue. Vol. 5(2): 25-30.

Mbwambo, L., Nshubemuki, L., Chamshama, S. A. O. and Sabas, E. 2004. The future of forestry research under forest management reforms in Tanzania . TAFORI/CIFOR Newsletter: Special Issue. Vol. 4(2): 15-19.

Mbwambo, L. Nshubemuki, L. and Mhando, M. L. 2004. Preliminary results on the influence of stand manipulation techniques on species diversity in the miombo woodlands of Tabora, Tanzania . TAFORI/CIFOR Newsletter: Special Issue. Vol. 4(2): 31-36.

Mndolwa, M., Mbwambo, L. and Msuya, T. S. 2004. A cautionary note on Loranthus threat to forests and afforestation activities: observations from Tabora miombo woodlands and Ruvu North Forest Reserve. TAFORI/CIFOR Newsletter: Special Issue. Vol. 4(2): 71-78.

Mbwambo, L. and Mgumia, F. 2004. Joint Forest Management of Urumwa forest reserve, Tabora, Tanzania : is role sharing opportune? TAFORI/CIFOR Newsletter: Special Issue. Vol. 4(2): 43-48.

Mbwambo, L. 2004. Status of arid and semi-arid lands of Tanzania . Paper presented at the Drylands Agroforestry Workshop 1^st-3^rd September 2004. ICRAF Headquarters, Nairobi - Kenya .

Mbwambo, L, Otsyina, R., Nyadzi, G., Akinnifesi, F. K. and Mbaruku, D. 2004. Early performance of thirteen provenances of four Australian Acacia species in Tabora, Tanzania . In: Rao, M. R. and Kwesiga, F. R. (Eds.). 2004. Proceedings of the Regional Agroforestry Conference. Agroforestry Impacts on Livelihoods in Southern Africa : Putting Research into Practice. World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), Nairobi Kenya . Pp 95-100.

Swai, R. E., Maduka, S. M., Mumba, M., Mbwambo, L and Otsyina, R. 2004. Domestication of indigenous fruit and medicinal trees in Tanzania : a synthesis. In: Rao, M. R. and Kwesiga, F. R. (Eds.). 2004. Proceedings of the Regional Agroforestry Conference. Agroforestry Impacts on Livelihoods in Southern Africa : Putting Research into Practice. World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), Nairobi Kenya . Pp 59-65.

Oduol, P. Swai, R. and L. Mbwambo. 2004. Empowering women through sustainable utilization of miombo forest resources. Paper presented at an International symposium on gender and forestry, held at Mweka African Wildlife Management College 1^st – 5^th August, 2004, Moshi Tanzania .

Oduol, P. A. Swai R. and Mbwambo L. 2004. Valuarisation of Miombo Biodiversity for Poverty Alleviation and Food Security. Paper presented at the 4^th Regional Session of the Global Biodiversity Forum for Africa: Biodiversity and Livelihoods in Africa : Delivering on the Millennium Development Goals. 9^th – 11^th June 2004.  

Nyadzi, G. I., Otsyina, R. M., Banzi, F. M., Bakengesa, S. S. Gama, B. M., Mbwambo, L., and D. Asenga 2003. Rotational woodlot technology in northwestern Tanzania .Tree species and crop performance. Agroforestry Systems, 59:253-263.

Oduol, P. A., R. Swai, S., Ruvuga, L. Mbwambo, B. Gama, G. Nyadzi, W. Mwageni, D. Mbaruk and K. Massibuka, 2003. Scaling up of agroforestry technologies for smallholder development in the marginal areas of Tabora and Shinyanga in Tanzania.Paper presented at the International Symposium for Sustainable Dry land Agriculture Systems, December 2-5, 2003 , ICRISAT Sahelian Center , Niamey, Niger

Mbwambo, L. 2003. Off-forest tree resources conservation and tree planting in selected villages in Tabora Region, Tanzania . TAFORI Newsletter Vol. 3. No. 2: 26-31.

Mbwambo, L. and Otsyina, R. 2002. Biodiversity conservation in the miombo woodlands through adoption of Acacia rotational woodlots in Tabora, Tanzania . Paper presented at the 2nd National Workshop on Plant Genetic Resources and Biotechnology: Arusha, Tanzania , 6-10th May, 2002 .

Mbwambo, L. and Mwiga, G. 2001. Botanical survey in the miombo woodlands: a case of Urumwa and Igombe Forest Reserves, Tabora. Tanzania Forestry Research Institute Newsletter Vol 2 No. 1.

Mbwambo, L. 2000. The growth of Mninga (Pterocarpus angolensis) cuttings in a tree increment plot at Ndala, Tabora, Tanzania . Tanzania Forestry Research Institute Newsletter Vol 1 No. 2.

Nshubemuki, L.;  Mhando, M. L.; Mbwambo, L.; Lukumbuzya, T. K and B. S. Lenge 1998. Future production of flue-cured tobacco in Tabora region: Issues on the production and supply of fuelwood. In Chamshama, S. A. O. (ed.). Proceedings of the first annual forestry research workshop Arusha, Tanzania 27-28, March 1997. Special issue record no. 67. Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation, Sokoine University of Agriculture. p. 192-200.

Consultancy/Edited  Reports

Mbwambo, L., van Hensbergen, B. and A. Danby, 2007. Social Impact Survey for the Equatoria Teak Company in Nzara County , South Western Sudan . Consultancy Report submitted to Equatoria Teak Company Limited by the Wildhorus Limited. 26 pp.

S. A. O. Chamshama, L. Nshubemuki, S. Iddi, R. E. Swai, M. L. Mhando, E. Sabas, C. Balama, L. Mbwambo and M. A. Mndolwa (Eds.),  2006. Proceedings of the second national agroforestry and environment workshop: Partnerships and linkages for great impact in agroforestry and environmental awareness, Mbeya Tanzania . National Agroforestry Steering Committee. 251pp.

Peter Haddock and L. Mbwambo, 2003. Developing the African bamboo belt project. Consultancy report submitted to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Vienna Austria .

Nshubemuki, L; Mhando, M. L.; Mbwambo, L.; Lukumbuzya, T. K and B. S. Lenge 1996. Implementation of some applied research project profiles in the Forest Resources Management Project (FRMP), Tabora sub-component. Report submitted to FRMP Dar-es-Salaam. Vol.1

Stenson, R.; Ndungi, M; Mbwambo, L and B. Lenge 1996. Feasibility assessment for the collection of fees from fuelwood used for tobacco curing: a Forest Royalty collection systems study. Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Forest Resources Management Project, Tabora region.

Nshubemuki, L; Mhando, M. L.; Lukumbuzya, T. K; Mbwambo, L. and B. S. Lenge 1997. Implementation of some applied research project profiles in the Forest Resources Management Project (FRMP), Tabora sub-component. Report submitted to FRMP Dar-es-Salaam. Vol. 2

Ruokonen, M., Masayanyika, S. W., Mbwambo, L. R. and Lukumbuzya, K. (eds.). 1997. Proceedings of the first TAFORI workshop on setting forestry research needs and priorities. Mount Uluguru Hotel, Morogoro 22-24 April, 1997.

Nshubemuki, L; Mhando, M. L.; Mbwambo, L.; Lukumbuzya, T. K and B. S. Lenge 1999. Implementation of some applied research project profiles in the Forest Resources Management Project (FRMP), Tabora sub-component. Report submitted to FRMP Dar-es-Salaam. Vol. III.

M.Sc. Thesis

Mbwambo, L. 2000. Species utilisation preferences and resource potential of miombo woodlands: a case of selected villages in Tabora, Tanzania . M.Sc Thesis, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa