Profitability Analysis of Tree Growing in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania

Table 3

Costs associated with tree growing.

S/no.	Cost activity	Cost (TZS/acre)	Valid sample (n)
1	Digging of holes	9,135	270
2	Nursery preparation	5,405	58
3	Purchase of pots	6,311	34
4	Purchase of land	147,515	134
5	Cost of seeds	11,743	237
6	Fire protection	16,366	128
7	Land clearing	13,149	211
8	Nursery management	16,061	62
9	Planting	7,896	247
10	Seedling transportation	5,738	242