A study by a team of researchers from Sokoine University of Agriculture in the Department of Ecosystem and Conservation, reported that the underlying causes of fires varies spatially across the mountains but generally, fire escaping from farm preparation and hunting activities are found to be the most prevalent. findings of the study suggests that ignitions...Read More
by Ruth Kamnitzer The Okapi Wildlife Reserve in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) protects nearly 14,000 square kilometers (5,405 square miles) of tropical rainforest and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s home to a treasure trove of wildlife: one-fifth of the global population of okapi (Okapia johnstoni); the DRC’s largest populations of forest elephants (Loxodonta cyclotis)...Read More
the 42nd Graduation Ceremony is scheduled to be held at Edward Moringe Campus of the Sokoine University of Agriculture. The event is listed among the upcoming events on the university’s website. Please check the university’s official website for more details and updates. Congratulations to all the graduates! ?Read More
Find out the names and programmes of the applicants who have been selected for admission at Sokoine University of Agriculture for the academic year 2023/2024. Check the list of selected applicants and confirm your admission status. https://www.sua.ac.tz/announcements/list-third-batch-selected-applicants-2023-2024 FINAL THIRD BATCH SINGLE SELECTED 2023.2024.pdf FINAL MULTIPLE THIRD BATCH 2023.2024 (1).pdf NON DEGREE THIRD BATCH SELECTED 2023.2024...Read More
Selected from 49,957 entries from 95 countries, the winners of the Natural History Museum’s prestigious wildlife photographer of the year competition were revealed at an awards ceremony in South Kensington on Tuesday. The flagship wildlife photographer of the year exhibition featuring the awarded images will open on Friday 13 October 2023 at the Natural History Museum in...Read More
by Sarah Brown Slashing deforestation to zero and decarbonizing the economy not only could keep the forest standing but could also transform the region into a billion-dollar bioeconomy by 2050, a recent study has found. The study, conducted by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the New Climate Economy and published in June, found that preserving the forest,...Read More
