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.
Speaking at a stakeholders' meeting in Dar es Salaam on July 10, 2026, TFS Director of Forest Protection and Conservation, Dr. John Mwita, said that many traders operate informally, which limits their ability to access loans, insurance, and international markets. 'Formalisation will help them comply with regulations and benefit from government incentives,' he said.
The call comes as Tanzania seeks to boost its forestry and beekeeping sectors, which contribute about 4.5 percent to the country's GDP, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism. The sectors also provide livelihoods for over 2 million people, mostly in rural areas.
TFS officials noted that registered businesses can more easily participate in government tenders and export programs. The agency plans to conduct outreach campaigns in regions with high forestry and beekeeping activity, including Morogoro, Iringa, and Mbeya.
