Formalising forest, beekeeping businesses key to attracting investment
The Tanzania Forest Services (TFS) is urging businesses in the forestry and beekeeping sectors to formalize their operations by registering with the government. Officials state that compliance will help these enterprises attract investment, improve market access, and contribute to sustainable environmental conservation.
Why it matters
Formalizing small-scale natural resource businesses is a critical step for developing nations to improve economic regulation and ensure sustainable land management.
Dar es Salaam. Formalising businesses in the forestry and beekeeping sectors is key to attracting investment, improving market access and promoting sustainable growth, the Tanzania Forest Services (TFS) has said, urging traders to register their enterprises and comply with relevant laws.
The Assistant Commissioner for Forests and Manager for Beekeeping Resources at TFS, Mr Hussein Msuya, made the remarks during TFS Day at the ongoing 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (Sabasaba), where the agency showcased research findings, projects and innovations from departments under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism.
Mr Msuya said formalisation would enable businesses dealing in forest and bee products to access more opportunities, improve their operations and contribute to conservation efforts.
"We encourage our stakeholders to strengthen businesses involving forest and bee products. At the same time, we urge them to operate within the law so they can grow sustainably," he said.
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