Dar es Salaam, March 22 -- KILIMANJARO: VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Philip Mpango has directed forest research institutions in the country to fasttrack research works aimed at using technology to preserve forests in the country and enhance forest conservation.

New dawn for minerals sector Dr Mpango issued the directives yesterday during the commemoration of the World Forest Day and the National Tree Planting Day held in Same District, Kilimanjaro Region, yesterday.

The research institutions include Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) and Forestry Training Institute, Olmotonyi, Arusha.

He said that the efforts should involve research on clean and low-cost cooking energy, alternative energy for dr...