How new preferences are affecting forestry sub-sector
A technician fixes electricity cables on a concrete pole. A shift to concrete poles in electricity distribution and the use of iron bars for roofing instead of forest-based products is dealing a heavy blow on farmers and timber traders, according to a new report. PHOTO | FILE
Dar es Salaam. A shift to concrete poles in electricity distribution and the use of iron bars for roofing instead of forest-based products is dealing a heavy blow on farmers and timber traders, a new report has shown.
The value of forest products has witnessed a notable decline of 8.2 percent in 2023, as the energy and construction sectors shift towards alternative materials, reducing reliance on traditional forest-based products.
