The Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS) has conducted a specialised training on a new digital system known as SEEDMIS, aimed at improving the management of forest seeds and strengthening the supply of quality tree seedlings across the country.
The training was held for two days, on April 24 and 25, 2026, at the Morogoro Tree Seed Centre. It brought together regional commanders, forest plantation officers, seed centre managers, and heads of departments from different parts of the country.
The goal was to equip them with skills to use the new system and improve coordination in seed production and distribution.
SEEDMIS is a digital platform designed to improve how information on forest seeds and seedlings is collected, stored, and used.
TFS said the system will help solve long-standing challenges linked to manual record keeping, which has often led to loss of data, delays, and inconsistencies in reporting.
Speaking during the training, Assistant Commissioner and Manager for Tree Seed Biology, Fandey Mashimba, said the new system is an important step in modernising forestry operations in Tanzania.
He said the use of paper-based systems has for many years affected efficiency in the management of seeds and seedlings.
According to him, this has made it difficult to track production, monitor distribution, and plan based on real demand.
Mashimba said SEEDMIS will allow real-time entry and access to data on seeds and seedlings. This will help experts make faster and more accurate decisions in planning and management.
“The system will improve how we collect, store, and analyse information. It will also help us plan better and ensure that quality seedlings reach the right areas on time,” he said.
He added that the training is important because it ensures all staff involved in seed management understand the system and use it in a uniform way across the country.
This, he said, will improve efficiency and increase the quality of seedlings produced.
Participants at the training said the introduction of SEEDMIS will improve transparency and accountability in the management of forest resources.
They also noted that the system will reduce errors, improve coordination, and make it easier to follow the flow of seeds from production to distribution.
TFS has continued to introduce modern technology in its operations as part of efforts to improve service delivery in the forestry sector.
The agency said digital systems like SEEDMIS are key in supporting national tree planting programmes and forest conservation efforts.
The agency reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening forestry management through innovation, capacity building, and improved data systems to support environmental protection and sustainable development in Tanzania.
