Mpingo Conservation & Development Initiative

Mpingo Conservation & Development Initiative Supporting rural Tanzanians to collectively take control of, manage & benefit from forests, through sustainable, FSC-certified timber production and REDD+.

At MCDI, we build the capacity of communities in south-eastern Tanzania to generate sustainable and equitable income from miombo woodlands by assisting them to get legal ownership of village land forest reserves (VLFRs), through participatory forest management (PFM), as well as implementing REDD projects and FSC certifying timber stocks for national and international markets. Specifically, we:

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omote community-based forest management, so local people can own, manage and benefit from their forests;

Facilitate ethical, sustainable and long-lasting forest-based income generating opportunities that encourage communities to use their resources sustainably (specifically through timber and carbon);

Raise awareness about the benefits that can come from forest conservation; and

Provide tools and enhanced capacity so that communities can demand improved natural resource governance systems.

It was a pleasure for the MCDI CEO, who also serves as Chairperson of NaCoNGO, to join WWF Tanzania, WCS, TNC, and IUCN ...
14/05/2026

It was a pleasure for the MCDI CEO, who also serves as Chairperson of NaCoNGO, to join WWF Tanzania, WCS, TNC, and IUCN in meeting WWF Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, Ms. Yvonne Godo, together with the WWF Tanzania leadership team, on 12 May 2026 at White Sands Hotel in Dar es Salaam. The engagement provided an important opportunity to strengthen collaboration around shared conservation priorities and sustainable development in Tanzania. MCDI values this spirit of partnership and looks forward to translating dialogue into meaningful action.

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A new partnership for greater impact. 🤝On 13 May 2026, MCDI signed a Memorandum of Understanding with TCRS at the TCRS O...
14/05/2026

A new partnership for greater impact. 🤝
On 13 May 2026, MCDI signed a Memorandum of Understanding with TCRS at the TCRS Office in Dar es Salaam, strengthening collaboration on community resilience, climate adaptation, natural resource governance, sustainable livelihoods, and environmental protection in Tanzania.
Together, we look forward to delivering lasting value for communities.
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Hope is taking root in Kikole 🌱In May 2026, community members in Kikole Village, Kilwa District planted 2,000 Mpingo see...
14/05/2026

Hope is taking root in Kikole 🌱

In May 2026, community members in Kikole Village, Kilwa District planted 2,000 Mpingo seedlings to restore their village forests. This is community-led conservation in action — restoring nature, protecting biodiversity, and building a greener future.

A big thank you to YAMAHA Corporation for standing with Mpingo Conservation (MCDI) as a valued private sector partner in this important work.

Be part of the change — support, share, and help grow hope.

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Mpingo Conservation Development & Initiative (MCDI) Tunaawatakia heri ya siku ya wafanyakazi wote duniana.
01/05/2026

Mpingo Conservation Development & Initiative (MCDI) Tunaawatakia heri ya siku ya wafanyakazi wote duniana.


Heri ya Maadhimisho ya Miaka 62 ya Muungano.
26/04/2026

Heri ya Maadhimisho ya Miaka 62 ya Muungano.

MCDI tunawatakia maadhimisho mema ya kumbukizi ya miaka 54 tangu kifo cha sheikh Abeid Amani Karume,Rais wa Zanzibar.
07/04/2026

MCDI tunawatakia maadhimisho mema ya kumbukizi ya miaka 54 tangu kifo cha sheikh Abeid Amani Karume,Rais wa Zanzibar.

2,000 Seeding Planted in 4 Days.
30/03/2026

2,000 Seeding Planted in 4 Days.

29/03/2026
Katika siku 4 tu, wanajamii wa Kijiji cha Ngea – Likonde, Wilaya ya Kilwa walifanya jambo la kubwa: miche 2,000 ya mping...
29/03/2026

Katika siku 4 tu, wanajamii wa Kijiji cha Ngea – Likonde, Wilaya ya Kilwa walifanya jambo la kubwa: miche 2,000 ya mpingo ilipandwa katika Msitu wa Kijiji wa Likonde!
Mpingo (African Blackwood) ni mti wa thamani kubwa duniani, lakini unakabiliwa na hatari ya kutoweka. Leo, jamii hii inasimama imara kulinda urithi wao wa asili.

🏯 TUKIO: JUKWAA LA MAJADILIANO YA BIASHARA KWA BIASHARA (B2B) KATIKA SEKTA YA MISITUMgeni Rasmi:Mhe. Zainab TelackMkuu w...
18/03/2026

🏯 TUKIO: JUKWAA LA MAJADILIANO YA BIASHARA KWA BIASHARA (B2B) KATIKA SEKTA YA MISITU

Mgeni Rasmi:
Mhe. Zainab Telack
Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Lindi

Wizara ya Maliasili na Utalii – Tanzania

🗓️ Tarehe: 18 Machi 2026
🕘 Muda: Saa 3:00 Asubuhi

🏢 Ukumbi: Uwanja wa Ilulu – Lindi, Tanzania

🔗 Fuatilia Mubashara (Instagram & YouTube):
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https://youtube.com/live/217AWNRvcQs?feature=share

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Kilwa Masoko

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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+255232013093

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