Tanzania and China have launched discussions to strengthen professional collaboration in forestry research, conservation, and forest tourism promotion.

The initiative involves the Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) and a delegation of forestry experts from Hunan Province, China, who are visiting the country to explore potential areas for scientific cooperation. Plans under discussion include the establishment of a botanical garden and joint research on rare and endangered plant species.

During the visit, the delegation toured TAFORI facilities to better understand the institute’s mandate and identify opportunities for collaborative projects. TAFORI Director General, Dr. Revocatus Mushumbusi, highlighted the institute’s focus on forestry and beekeeping research, preserving natural resource data, and developing technologies to improve forest management efficiency.

“TAFORI is ready to collaborate with China in areas of research, innovation, and technology transfer,” Dr. Mushumbusi said.


Meanwhile, Dr. Chelestino Balama, TAFORI Director of Forest Research, outlined opportunities for joint initiatives, including the creation of botanical gardens, shared research on rare plant species, and the exchange of scientific data between the two countries.

The Chinese delegation, led by Jianga Rui, Director of the Forestry Department of Hunan Province, expressed interest in learning from Tanzania’s conservation systems and exploring projects that could strengthen bilateral relations and advance research, conservation, and forest tourism.

Jianga said the delegation would brief relevant authorities in China upon their return and coordinate the preparation of a draft agreement to formalize the cooperation.