Submissions

CALL FOR PAPERS

The Tanzania Journal of Forestry and Nature Conservation publishes twice a year. Number 1  and Number 2 of each For each Volume are published in June and December respecively. Manuscripts are receiived continously throughout the year, however, Authors are advised to submit at their conviniency since papers received 2 months before publication willbe slotted into the following volume to allow for review process. The Journal also publishes special issues when need arise. 

Aims and Scope

The Tanzania Journal of Forestry and Nature Conservation accommodate the current diverse and multidisciplinary approaches towards ecosystem conservation at national and global levels. The journal is published biannually and accepts Original research papers, Review papers, short communications, and Editorial letters covering technological, physical, biological, social and economic aspects of management and conservation of tropical flora and fauna.

Manuscripts should be submitted electronically to the Editor in Chief using the following email addresses:  info-tjfnc@sua.ac.tz or forestry@sua.ac.tz.

Closely follow the folloing format:

INSTRUCTION TO AUTHORS

Title page

The title page should contain the title of the paper, a condensed running head of less than 50 letters or spaces, names -starting with surname, institutional affiliation and mailing address of author/s and the e-mail address of the corresponding author.  The title should be as brief as clarity permits, centred and in uppercase.

Abstract

This should be a summary of the background, main discussions, conclusion and recommendations.  The maximum allowed is 200 words.  The abstract should be followed by not more than 10 key words that are carefully selected.  The key words should be separated by hyphens.

Main text

Structure the paper into logical sections which, in the case of a research paper, should include the Introduction, Materials and methods, Results, Discussion and Conclusions.

Style

 Justification and font

All text should be fully justified.  Use Roman font 12 for the text as well as the main text.

 Title and subtitles

All titles are to be left justified, capitalized and bold.  Sub-titles should be left justified, bold and not capitalized.

 Paragraphs

Do not indent for paragraphs.  Paragraph spacing: before: 0 points; after 6 points

 Spelling check

Use the United Kingdom English dictionary.

 Layout

Use size A4, Maintain a one-inch margin on all sides of the paper and a double space throughout the text.  Page number should be centred at the bottom of the page.

Tables

While preparing tables keep in mind the size of the printed page.  All tables should be inserted at an appropriate place within the text, numbered and referred to in the text in a consecutive order.  All titles should be placed on the top of the table, immediately following the number.  Capitalise only the first letter of the title.

 Illustrations (e.g., figures, diagrams, charts) 

All illustrations should be inserted at an appropriate place within the text, numbered and referred to in the text in a consecutive order.  Titles should be placed below the illustrations, immediately after the number.  Photographs should be of good quality (at least 600psi).  Capitalise only the first letter of the title.

References

Reference in the text should be “… (Njana et al. 2016)” or  “…..(Biella et al. 2025, Kowarik et al. 2025)” at the end of the statement or “Rafael and others (2020) also found that …” at the beginning.  At least 90% of all references cited must be journaled articles and published not older than 10 years. All authors referred to in the text should appear in the list of references in alphabetical order. Distinguish between 1) journals, 2) books, 3) a book chapter and 4) conference proceedings.  The following can serve as an example for these different cases:

1. Njana, M.A., Bollandsås, O.M., Eid, T., Zahabu, E. & Malimbwi, R.E. 2016. Above- and belowground tree biomass models for three mangrove species in Tanzania: a nonlinear mixed effects modelling approach. Annals of Forest Science 73: 353-369. DOI.org/10.1007/s13595-015-0524-3.
2. Caro, T.M., Young, C.R., Cauldwell, A.E. & Brown, D.D.E. 2009. Animal breeding systems and big game hunting: Models and application. Biological Conservation 142(4): 909-929.
3. Bettinger, P., Boston, K., Siry, J.P. & Grebner, D.L. 2016. Forest management and planning (2^nd ed.). Landon: Academic Press, 362 pp.
4. Ishengoma, R. C. & Ngaga, A.G. (2005). Trends and accomplishments of research in forestry and nature conservation at SUA 1996 - 2000. In: J.A Mtovelo (Ed). Proceedings of The First University-wide Scientific Conference. Sokoine University of Agriculture.
5. Maskini, M. S. (2000). Spatial and temporal grazing patterns of livestock and wild herbivores at Ngorongoro Conservation Area. [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. Sokoine University of Agriculture. Tanzania. 250pp.

Submission

Submit an electronic copy in MS world through email attachment to: The Editor in Chief, Tanzania Journal of Forestry and Nature Conservation, P.O. Box 3009, Morogoro Tanzania.

Email: info-tjfnc@sua.ac.tz or forestry@suanet.ac.tz