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Publications

On-Going Research Projects From 2008

  1. Understanding the Dynamics of the Second Rotation Crop, Natural Regeneration and Tree Die-Back in ZAFFICO Plantations. By Dr. Jacob Mwitwa, Phillimon Ng’andwe & Dr. A. Muimba-Kankolongo. Budget: K 24 million.
  2. Poverty – Ecosystem Relationships on the Copperbelt Area of Zambia – An Ecological and Socio-economic Analysis of the Human - Environment Nexus. Njovu Felix, Dr. Kangwa John M. & Kalaba Felix Kanungwe. Budget: K 36, 420, 000
  3. Modelling Land use Change at Two Spatial Scales in Zambia. Kasubika Robby, Dr. Mwitwa Jacob, Fushike Peter. Budget: K42, 350, 000.
  4. Seedling Recruitment and Soil Seed Bank Structure in Natural Population of Pterocarpus angolensis DC. Dr. Mwitwa Jacob and Dr. Kasumu Exhildah Chisha. Budget: K 51, 060, 000.
  5. A Framework for Evaluating the Impact of expanded Trade and Investment on Forests: Customary Rights and Societal Stakes. Total Budget – US$1,091 from CIFOR, January to April 2009 (3.5 months). Dr. Jacob Mwitwa.

Contract Research

  1. Study of the Effect of the Global Financial Crisis on food security of poor urban households in Kitwe - THE UN-HABITAT 2009 Child Nutrition, Health and expert opinion survey. In collaboration with RUAF Foundation of the Netherlands and Kitwe District Board of Health for a sum of Euro 8, 500=00 1. Dr. Jacob Mwitwa & Mr. Phillimon Ng’andwe. Completed April 2010
  2. Scooping Study on Relationship between Mining Forest Management and Livelihoods (CIFOR Funded $17,537 & CBU K59, 626). The project has been completed. Dr Mwitwa Jacob and Muimba-Kankolongo
     

Consultancy Project

  1. Environmental Impact Assessment for Area ‘D’ Open Pit Project. - Mr. J. J. Kanyembo with Mopani Copper Mines. Received on 21/12/08.
  2. From Seed to Table offered by Municipal Development Partnership for Eastern and Southern Africa (MDPESA), with US$5,000 funding from Resource Centres on Urban Agriculture and Food Security (RUAF), to provide training and technical support to the Ndola District MACO and CARITAS, Ndola Dioceses. Researcher - Dr. Jacob Mwitwa. Duration: 12 Months 
  3. Trainer Resource Materials for Teaching Community Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM) at Zambia Forestry College. Consortium for Environmental Research, Education and Development (CERED) for US$5,000 from 1st January to 28th February 2009.   Dr. Jacob Mwitwa.  Received on 20th March 2009.
  4. Preparation of the national forestry policy. Dr. J. Mwitwa, P. Ng’andwe and Dr. Muimba-kankolongo. UNDP and Forest department. Completed
  5. Forest Plantation Inventory and Management Plan (2008-2013) for Zambia Forestry and Forest Industries Corporation Limited. Messrs. P.Ng’andwe, E.Chisanga, F.Njovu, R. Kasubika, P.Fushike, M.K. Banda, F. Malambo and Dr. J. Mwitwa
  6. Feasibility study and Business Plan for establishing Jatropha plantations and processing of biodiesel. Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC), Dr. E.C. Kasumu, P.Ng’andwe, F.Njovu, R. Kasubika, P.Fushike, F. Malambo, Dr. J. Mwitwa and E. Mundia. Completed May 2009
     

RESEARCHED PROJECTS APPROVED IN OCTOBER 2009.

  1. Development Strategies for Sustainable Production and Utilization of Yam (Dioscorea spp.) for household food security in Zambia (PHASE III). By Dr. A. Muimba-Kankolongo, F. Njovu, B. Samuel and K. Mwelwa. Budget: K14, 015, 000.
  2. The Effect of Wheel- Induced Soil Compaction on soil nutrients availability in ZAFFICO Forest Plantations. By Dr. J.M. Kangwa, E. Chisanga and D. Nanduba. Budget: K25, 652, 000.


SELECTED PUBLICATIONS SINCE 2006

Chisha-Kasumu, E. Price, A.H. and Woodward, S. 2006. In vitro shoot multiplication and rooting from seedling explants of Pterocarpus angolensis. Southern African Forestry Journal 208: 27-31.

Geldenhuys, C.J., Syampungani, S, Meke, G. & Vermeulen, W.J. 2006. Response of different species on bark harvesting for traditional medicines in Southern Africa. In: Bester, J.J., Seydack, A.H.W., Vorster, T., van der Merwe, I. J. & Dzivhani, S. (Eds.), Multiple use management of Natural Forests and Woodlands: Policy refinement and scientific progress. Natural Forests and Savanna Woodlands Symposium IV, Port Elizabeth, South Africa 15-18 May 2006.

Ng’andwe, P. 2006. Market Access and the role of Forest Certification in sustainable forest management. In: Ng’andwe, P. (Editor). Proceedings from the first national symposium on timber industry in Zambia pp.22-31. Mission Press, Ndola, Zambia.

Chisha-Kasumu, E. Price, A.H. and Woodward, S. 2007. Comparison of the effects of mechanical scarification and gibberellic acid treatments on seed germination in Pterocarpus angolensis. Southern hemisphere Forestry Journal 69 (1): 63-70.

Chungu, D., A. Muimba-Kankolongo, J. Roux and F.M. Malambo. 2007. Bark removal for medicinal use predisposes indigenous forest trees to wood degradation. Southern Hemisphere Forestry Journal 69 (3): 157-163.

Mwitwa, J.P., C. Munthali and G. Van Wyk, 2007. Half-sib family variation in shoot and root traits of seedlings of Pterocarpus angolensis (family: Fabaceae; syn. Papilionaceae). Southern Hemisphere Forestry Journal Vol.69 (2): 91-94.

Kasubika, R., 2007. The effects of climate change and variability on biodiversity and livelihoods. Workshop on development of national biodiversity models. Netherlands, June and November 2007

Muimba-Kankolongo, A., F. Njovu and S. Boby, 2007. Safeguarding minor root and tuber crops germplasm for food security and income generation- the case of yams (Dioscorea spp.) in Zambia. Southern Africa Root crops Research Network (SARRNET) Advisory Committee workshop, Johannesburg, South Africa, 3 - 4 April, 2007

Muimba-Kankolongo, A., P. Ng’andwe, I. N. Nawa and J. Roux, 2007. Damage of Foliar and Stem Diseases in Young Eucalypt Plantations in Zambia. IUFRO Working Group 2.08.03 on Eucalypts and Diversity: Balancing productivity and sustainability. Durban, South Africa, 22-26 October 2007

Mwale, O., 2007. Reproductive failure due to the incidence of cystic ovaries in a dairy herd Eastern and Southern African dairy association regional conference, Lusaka, Zambia, May 2007.

Ng’andwe, P., Njovu, F., Banda, M.K and Shakacite, O., 2007. Impact of Certification on Plantations - Challenges and Lessons from Zambia’s Forestry Sector Workshop on Plantations Forest plantation certification, South Africa, July 2007.

Ng’andwe, P., 2007. The status of forest certification in Zambia. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) National Initiatives in Africa. Ghana, August 2007.

Ng’andwe, P., Syampungani, S and Njovu, F., 2007. Framework for weighing Zambia Forest and Forestry Industries Corporation against the Forest Stewardship Council Principles and Criteria. International Certification Symposium. Stellenbosch, South Africa. 18-21 September 2007.

Chungu, D. and J. Roux, 2008. Identification of fungal pathogens in Zambia using DNA and other molecular tools. International conference on current trends in Genetics.  University of Pretoria, South Africa, November 13-15, 2008.

Chirwa, P.W., Syampungani, S., Geldenhuys, C.J., 2008. The ecology and management of the miombo woodlands for sustainable livelihoods in Southern Africa: the case of non-timber forest products. Southern Forests 70(3): 237-245.

Chirwa P.W., Akinnifesi F.K., Sileshi G., Syampungani S., Kalaba F.K., and Ajayi O.C. 2008. Opportunity for conserving and utilizing agrobiodiversity in Southern Africa. Biodiversity 9 (1&2): 45-48

Ncube, E., 2008. Use of a simple abrasive wear resistance test device to assess the suitability of selected hardwoods for wood flooring. Scientific Research & Essay 3(5): 168 173

Mwitwa, JP, Cry Munthali and G. van Wyk, 2008. Heritability of shoot die-back and root biomass in sixteen Pterocarpus angolensis (Fabaceae) half-sib families from Malawi, Namibia and Zambia. Southern Forests 70(3): 221-226.

Kalaba F. Chirwa P.W, Njovu F and Syampungani S., 2008.  Contribution of agroforestry management practices to biodiversity, livelihoods and socioeconomic well being of rural communities in Southern Africa. In Melanie Grosse, Wolfram Lorenz, Suria Tarigan, Adam Malik (Eds.) Proceedings of the International Symposium  on Tropical Rainforests and Agroforests under Global Change, October 5-9, 2008, Kuta, Bali, Indonesia.

Malambo, F.M. and Syampungani, S., 2008. Opportunities and challenges for sustainable management of miombo woodlands: the Zambian perspective. In: Varmola, M., Valkonen, S.& Tapaninen (Eds.), Research and development for sustainable management of semi-arid miombio woodlands in East Africa. Working Papers of the Finnish Forest Research Institute 98

Roux, J., Muimba-Kankolongo, A., Apetorgbor, M., Begoude, D., Nakabonge, G. and M.J., Wingfield, 2008. The many challenges for plant pathology in Africa. Invited presentation at 9th International Congress of Plant Pathology, 24-29, August 2008, Torino, Italy.

Syampungani, S., Geldenhuys, C.J. and Chirwa, P.W., 2008. Linking disturbances to sustainable management of the Copperbelt Miombo woodland ecosystems of Zambia. in Sustainable Forest Management in Africa: African Solutions to African Problems in Natural Forest Management 3 – 7 November 2008 Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Ng’andwe, P. Beeckman, H and Gason, P.E. 2008. Wood anatomy description of Albizia adiantifolia. Mimosaceae, In: Louppe, D., Oteng-Amoako, A.A and Brink,M. (Editors). Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 7(1). Timbers 1. PROTA Foundation Wageningen, Netherlands/ Balckhuys Publishers Leiden, Netherlands/CTA, Wageningen Netherlands. Pp.44-43. ISBN 978 90 5782 209-4

Ng’andwe, P. Beeckman, H and Gason, P.E. 2008. Wood anatomy description of Harphlomosia monophylla. Papilionaceae, In: Louppe, D., Oteng-Amoako, A.A and Brink, M. (Editors). Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 7(1). Timbers 1. PROTA Foundation Wageningen, Netherlands/ Balckhuys Publishers Leiden, Netherlands/CTA, Wageningen Netherlands. pp.307-309. ISBN 978 90

Ngandwe, P., Beeckman, H and Gason P.E. 2008. Wood anatomy description of Erytherina abysinnica. Papilionaceae. In: Louppe, D., Oteng-Amoako, A.A and Brink, M. (editors). Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 7(1). Timbers 1. PROTA Foundation Wageningen, Netherlands/ Balckhuys Publishers Leiden, Netherlands/CTA, Wageningen Netherlands. pp.44-43. ISBN 978 90 5782 209-4

Chungu, D., 2009. Eucalyptus diseases in Zambia. Are we good neighbors? Workshops of the tree protection and cooperative programme (TPCT). University of Pretoria, South Africa, March 27-29, 2009

Chisha-Kasumu, E., S. Woodward and A, Price., 2009. Phenotypic variation among five provenances of Pterocarpus angolensis in Zimbabwe and Zambia. Southern Forests 71(1): 41-47.

Chisha-Kasumu, E., Woodward, S. and A. Price, 2009. RAPD markers demonstrate genetic diversity in Pterocarpus angolensis from Zimbabwe and Zambia. Southern Forests 71(1): 63-70.

Chungu D, Perez G, Muimba-Kankolongo A, Wingfield MJ & Roux J. 2009. Genetic diversity of a eucalypt stem canker pathogen, Teratospheria zuluensis on eucalypt in Zambia. (Abstr.). South African Journal of Science 91: 11.

Kabamba H. and A. Muimba-Kankolongo, 2009. Adoption and impact of conservation farming on crop productivity among smallholder farmers in Kapiri Mposhi District of Zambia. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences 3 (2): 205-214.

Kalaba F.K, Chirwa P.W, and Prozesky. H. 2009. The contribution of indigenous fruit trees in sustaining rural livelihoods and conservation of natural resources. Journal of Horticulture and Forestry 1: 1 - 6

Klash, A., Ncube E. and M. Meinkein, 2009. Localization & Attempted Quantification of Various Functional Groups on Pulpwood Fibres. Applied Surface Science 255: 6318 6324

Moola S. W., Muimba-Kankolongo A and Kangwa J.M., 2009. Growth performance of Pterocarpus angolensis seedlings in mycorrhizae colonized and uncolonized soils from high rainfall area of Zambia. Journal of Applied Biosciences 19: 1054 - 1064.

Muimba A Kankolongo, Kerstin Hell and Irene N Nawa, 2009. Assessment for Fungal, Mycotoxin and Insect Spoilage in Maize Stored for Human Consumption in Zambia. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 89: 1366-1375.

Muimba-Kankolongo, A. IN Nawa, J Roux and P Ng’andwe, 2009. Damage to foliage and stems caused by fungal pathogens in young eucalypt plantations in Zambia. Southern Forests 71 (3): 171-178.

Musuka, C.G., J.S. Likongwe, J. Kang’ombe, W.W.L. Jere and A.H. Mtethiwa, 2009. The Effect of Dietary Protein and Water Temperatures on Performance of T. rendalli Juveniles Reared in Indoor Tanks. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 8 (10): 1526-1531.

Syampungani, S., Chirwa, P.W., Akinnifesi, F.K., Sileshi, G., Ajayi, O.C., 2009. The Miombo woodlands at cross roads: Potential threats, sustainable livelihoods, policy gaps and challenges. Natural Resources Forum 33: 150-159.

Kalaba F.K., 2009. Sustainable initiatives in forestry management in Zambia: Learning from experience. CTA seminar on the Implication of Global Climate Change for sustainable agricultural production systems in ACP countries.  26-31 October, 2008. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Kalaba F.K., 2009. The threats of conflicts on the private sector In  Lungu J and Chilufya R (Eds.) Proceedings of the workshop on The role of the private sector in peace building, November 20-21, 2008, copperbelt university, Kitwe, Zambia. Mission press

Kalaba F.K., Chirwa P.W., Prozesky H.E., and Ham C., 2009. The role of indigenous fruit trees in the rural livelihoods: The case of communities in Mwekera area, Copperbelt Province Zambia. In: Jaenickle H, Ganry J, Hoeschle-Zeledon I and Kahane R. (eds.). Proceedings of the International Symposium on Underutilized Plants for Food Security, Nutrition, Income and Sustainability Development. 3-7 March 2008 in Arusha, Tanzania. 

Kalaba F.K., Chirwa P.W. and Prozesky H.E., 2009. The contribution of indigenous fruit trees in sustaining rural livelihoods and community perception on the status of natural resources around Mwekera area, Zambia. Proceedings of African Network for Agroforestry Education (ANAFE), 2nd International Symposium on Mainstreaming climate change in agricultural education: Tools and Experiences. 27th July-1st August, 2008. Capital Hotel, Lilongwe, Malawi

Ng’andwe, P., Muimba-Kankolongo, A., and Mwitwa, J.P. 2009. Forest sector of Zambia – Guidelines for data collection and handling. 1st edition. Mission Press, Ndola, Zambia (in press)

Ng’andwe, P., Muimba-Kankolongo, A., Mwitwa, J. P. and Banda, M.K. 2009. The Contribution of the Forest sector to poverty alleviation and to Zambia’s national economy. Mission Press, Ndola, Zambia (in press)

Banda, M.K., Ng’andwe, P., Muimba-Kankolongo, A. and Mwitwa, J.P. 2009. Markets food wood and non wood forest products in Zambia. Mission Press, Ndola, Zambia. (In press)

Muimba-Kankolongo, A, Nawa, I.R. and Ng’andwe. P 2009. Damage to foliage and stems caused by fungal pathogens in young eucalyptus plantations in Zambia. Southern forest 71(3): 171 -178 (in press)