Tanzania faces increasing pressure to balance economic development with sustainable land use and reforestation. To support large-scale planning, GeoIQ Partners conducted a tree species suitability analysis across multiple regions. The objective was to identify where species such as eucalyptus, bamboo and pine can be cultivated under current and future climate conditions, while also incorporating socio-economic factors.

Using a multicriteria analysis (MCA) framework, the study combined key variables including rainfall, temperature, altitude and poverty levels. Each variable was classified and weighted to produce suitability maps that rank regions based on their potential for different tree species. The results highlight priority areas where environmental suitability and socio-economic impact are aligned.