The Tanzanian government has implemented a five percent levy on timber royalties to fund nationwide tree-planting initiatives. Deputy Minister Hamad Hassan Chande announced the measure in the National Assembly, stating the funds will be collected through the Tanzania Forest Fund (TaFF). This levy aims to bolster forest conservation efforts and support ecological restoration projects throughout the country. The initiative places financial responsibility for reforestation on those commercially harvesting timber resources. The government anticipates the fund will significantly contribute to reversing deforestation and promoting sustainable forest management. Details regarding the specific allocation of funds and project timelines were not immediately available. This move signals a stronger governmental commitment to environmental sustainability within Tanzania’s forestry sector.