Shinji Bee Reserves

Shinji National Bee Reserve was declared to be a National Bee Reserve in March 05, 2021 and Gazzetted through Government Notice (GN) No 224 of 2021. The reserve covers an area of 3,239 Ha, being one among the bee reserves with large area managed by TFS.  It was surveyed and recorded with Job Map number Jb 3018 of 2020.

Location; The reserve is located in Ileje district of the Songwe region. It occupies a forest area tha was formarly Shinji Forest.

Vegetation; The vegetation of Shinji National Bee Reserve is primarily Miombo woodland. It is this kind of vegetation in Tanzania mostly favours beekeeping activities