SOCIOECONOMIC VALUES OF ALOE PEMBANA TO THE COMMUNITY OF KIBOKONI, KIUYU MBUYUNI AND MUAMBE SHAMIANI, PEMBA ISLAND, ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA

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dc.contributor.authorSAID, SALIM KHAMIS
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-30T07:30:06Z
dc.date.available2024-05-30T07:30:06Z
dc.date.issued2022-12-01
dc.descriptionThe results showed that A. pembana are threatened by both Natural stressors and anthropogenic factors. About 46%, 28% and 26% of the total respondents said that A. pembana are threatened by anthropogenic factors, natural factors and both (anthropogenic and natural) respectively. Lastly, to asses the conservation strategies taken by the community to A. pembana. The results showed 91% of the respondents said there is no effective measure taken to protect A. pembana.
dc.description.abstractThis study presents the findings concerning the endemic species found in Pemba known as Aloe pembana (A. pembana). A. pembana discovered in 1995 at Pemba Island and found in vey few populations in four major sites. It has been recognized by IUCN in Red List (IUCN, 2015) to be among the endangered specie. The general objective of the study was to provide understanding on the socioeconomic services derived from A. pembana to the community of Pemba. The specific objectives were; firstly, to determine the uses of A. pembana to the local communities of Pemba. The findings showed that, the specie is used for curing different diseases like malaria, skin diseases, abdominal pain, menstruation, hernia, and others. For example, 51% of the total respondents said they use A. pembana for curing malaria. Secondly, to investigate the threats to the A. pembana both naturally and human use. The results showed that A. pembana are threatened by both Natural stressors and anthropogenic factors. About 46%, 28% and 26% of the total respondents said that A. pembana are threatened by anthropogenic factors, natural factors and both anthropogenic and natural) respectively. Lastly, to asses the conservation strategies taken by the community to A. pembana. The results showed 91% of the respondents said there is no effective measure taken to protect A. pembana. The study adopted cross-sectional research design where both primary and secondary data collection methods used. For primary data collection methods were; household survey/individual survey, key informant interview and observation, while secondary data collection was collected through reviewing relevant literatures related to the study such as important journals, reference books, reports, governmental and non governmental reports, from the relevant websites and others available forms of publications. Lastly, Statistical analyses of obtained data in this work were performed by using statistical software packages of SPSS version 20 and Microsoft Excel office 2010. In addition, the data were analysed based in descriptive way in both qualitative and quantative. The study conclude that, participatory approaches with Government, village communities, Non Governmental Organisation and International Institutions to work as one team on conservation of this plant.
dc.description.sponsorshipSUZA
dc.identifier.otherREG. MSCN/1/2017/28/TZ
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.suza.ac.tz/handle/123456789/300
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSUZA
dc.relation.ispartofseries00001; 2022
dc.titleSOCIOECONOMIC VALUES OF ALOE PEMBANA TO THE COMMUNITY OF KIBOKONI, KIUYU MBUYUNI AND MUAMBE SHAMIANI, PEMBA ISLAND, ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA
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