Mwanahija S. Shalli
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Research Subjects
Mwanahija S. Shalli has a total of 5 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Baraka P. Nyangoko
Department of Physical Geography, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
2 shared publications - Håkan Berg
Department of Physical Geography, Stockholm University, 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
2 shared publications - Martin Gullström
School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies, Södertörn University, Huddinge, Sweden
2 shared publications - Mwita M. Mangora
Institute of Marine Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam, Buyu Campus, Zanzibar P.O. Box 668, Tanzania
2 shared publications - Mwita M. Mangora
Institute of Marine Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Tanzania
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 1 January 2022
- Published by Resilience Alliance, Inc. in Ecology and Society
- Vol. 27 (2)
Socioeconomic determinants of mangrove exploitation and management in the Pangani River Estuary, Tanzania
Nyangoko, B. P., M. S. Shalli, M. M. Mangora, M. Gullström, and H. Berg. 2022. Socioeconomic determinants of mangrove exploitation and management in the Pangani River Estuary, Tanzania. Ecology and Society 27(2):32. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-13227-270232
- 1 January 2022
- Published by Resilience Alliance, Inc. in Ecology and Society
- Vol. 27 (2)
Open AccessSocioeconomic determinants of mangrove exploitation and management in the Pangani River Estuary, Tanzania
Nyangoko, B. P., M. S. Shalli, M. M. Mangora, M. Gullström, and H. Berg. 2022. Socioeconomic determinants of mangrove exploitation and management in the Pangani River Estuary, Tanzania. Ecology and Society 27(2):32. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-13227-270232
- Open Access
- 23 December 2020
- Published by MDPI AG in Sustainability
- Vol. 13 (1) , 63
Community Perceptions of Mangrove Ecosystem Services and Their Determinants in the Rufiji Delta, Tanzania
Understanding how local communities perceive and depend on mangrove ecosystem services (MES) is important for translating and incorporating their benefits, priorities, and preferences into conservation and decision-making processes. We used focus group discussions, key informant interviews, household questionnaires, and direct observations to explore how local communities in the Rufiji Delta perceive a multitude of MES and factors influencing their perceptions. Sixteen MES were identified by the respondents. Provisioning services were the most highly identified services, accounting for 67% of the overall responses, followed by regulating (53%), cultural (45%), and supporting (45%) services. Poles for building, firewood for cooking, coastal protection, and habitats for fisheries were perceived as the most important MES to sustain local livelihoods, although the perceptions differed between sites. Distance from household homes to mangroves and residence time were significant predictors of the local communities’ awareness of all identified MES. Gender of household heads and performance of local management committees also determined the local communities’ awareness of provisioning, regulating, and cultural services. We conclude that perceptions of MES are context-specific and influenced by multiple factors. We believe a deeper understanding of local stakeholders’ preferences for MES can help strengthen the link between local communities and conservation actors and can provide a basis for sustainable management of mangrove forests.
- 23 December 2020
- Published by MDPI AG in Sustainability
- Vol. 13 (1) , 63
Open AccessCommunity Perceptions of Mangrove Ecosystem Services and Their Determinants in the Rufiji Delta, Tanzania
Understanding how local communities perceive and depend on mangrove ecosystem services (MES) is important for translating and incorporating their benefits, priorities, and preferences into conservation and decision-making processes. We used focus group discussions, key informant interviews, household questionnaires, and direct observations to explore how local communities in the Rufiji Delta perceive a multitude of MES and factors influencing their perceptions. Sixteen MES were identified by the respondents. Provisioning services were the most highly identified services, accounting for 67% of the overall responses, followed by regulating (53%), cultural (45%), and supporting (45%) services. Poles for building, firewood for cooking, coastal protection, and habitats for fisheries were perceived as the most important MES to sustain local livelihoods, although the perceptions differed between sites. Distance from household homes to mangroves and residence time were significant predictors of the local communities’ awareness of all identified MES. Gender of household heads and performance of local management committees also determined the local communities’ awareness of provisioning, regulating, and cultural services. We conclude that perceptions of MES are context-specific and influenced by multiple factors. We believe a deeper understanding of local stakeholders’ preferences for MES can help strengthen the link between local communities and conservation actors and can provide a basis for sustainable management of mangrove forests.