Over the past 40 years, several countries in the world have adopted different models of community-based forestry (CBF). Community-based forestry (CBF) includes “initiatives, sciences, policies, institutions and processes that are intended to increase the role of local people in governing and managing forest resources”. In practice, CBF is used as an umbrella term that describes...Read More
Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) was established on the 1st July, 1984 by the Act of Parliament No.6 of the same year, which was repealed by the Universities Act No.7 of 2005 from which the SUA Charter was granted in 2007. The vision of the University is to be a leading University in the provision...Read More
Climate-change scientists can now apply an R software package that can help predict genetic changes. Described in the scientific journal, PeerJ, AlleleShift can be used to investigate the potential effects of climate change, with one possible application of the software being in the design of tree-seed sourcing programmes. The article was authored by Roeland Kindt, a senior scientist with...Read More
Inspire. Accelerate Action. Achieve Real Change Climate change is the world’s biggest existential threat. As the global economy fails to realign with a sustainable future, we have never been closer to overshooting our planetary boundaries. Collaborative action across all levels of business and society is the only solution to delivering urgent and lasting change. ...Read More
Call for Papers: Special Issue on Government Forestry Policy and Deforestation We are pleased to announce the call for papers for a Special Issue of Sustainable Forestry, focusing on the crucial theme of “Government Forestry Policy and Deforestation.” This Special Issue aims to delve into the multifaceted relationship between government policies and deforestation, with...Read More
Farming in tune with nature Biodynamic agriculture (agroforestry) is the oldest system of organic farming. One farm in Uganda has been using its methods for half a century — with great success. Now Demeter certified, it hopes to be an inspiration to other farms in Uganda and elsewhere in Africa.Read More
Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, Mohamed Mchengerwa (left) talking to Trump Junior who is the son of the former President of the United States, Donald Trump. The eldest son of the United States’ retired President Donald Trump, is in Tanzania and voiced his admiration for the country’s tourism attractions. Mr Donald Trump Junior...Read More
Student from BSc. Wood technologies and Value addition Year 1 at a Field Practical Station, Vuyisile Mini Furniture Factory, located in the Sokoine University of Agriculture at Morogoro Region. Students will be exposed to many wood processing techniques and safety measures in operating machines within the factory’s walls. They will be observing the machinery in...Read More
Buildings layout at Darajambili Campus, credit Dunstan Shemweta Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) through the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Tourism is committed to enhancing forest sustainability and productivity in Tanzania. The college provides quality education, research, outreach, and consultancy services in forestry, wildlife, tourism, natural resources,...Read More
