Pinus patula, commonly known as the Mexican weeping pine, is a tree species native to the highlands of Mexico. It thrives in altitudes ranging from 1,800 to 2,700 meters above sea level and is known for its spreading leaves and resilience to moderate drought conditions. The journey of Pinus patula to Africa began in the...Read More

Jumuiya ya SUA pamoja na Ndaki ya Misitu, Wanyamapori na Utalii kwa ujumla inapenda kuchukua nafasi hii kumpongeza Prof. Emmanuel Luoga kwa kuteuliwa na Mheshimiwa Raisi wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania kuwa sehemu ya Tume ya Raisi ya kutathmini kuhusu Mgogoro wa Ardhi katika Hifadhi ya Ngorongoro.Read More

Dr. Kajenje Magessa, a Senior Lecturer from Department of Forest Resource Assessment and Management  at SUA Sokoine University of Agriculture, through its researchers, has launched an assessment of carbon revenue as a sustainable financial empowerment method for the conservation and management of community forests in Tanzania. The aim of this project is to explore how...Read More

The 3rd TAFORI International Conference, held from December 11th to 13th, 2024, focuses on “Restoring Forest Landscapes for Sustainable Development and Climate Change Mitigation”. This conference is crucial for Tanzania’s natural resources as it brings together experts, researchers, and policymakers to discuss innovative solutions for forest conservation, biodiversity, and sustainable land management. By addressing challenges...Read More

Prosopis juliflora, image credit (https://greenthingsaz.com/) Researchers from the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), the Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI), and the University of Nairobi (Kenya), in collaboration with the Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International Archives (CABI), have made strides in eradicating the invasive tree species, Prosopis juliflora. Scientists report that Prosopis juliflora was introduced...Read More

The Karimjee Foundation offers two Karimjee Conservation Scholarships each year for Tanzanian nationals. The scholarship covers all fees and a living allowance (stipend) for studies while in Glasgow and for the additional year in Tanzania, including funds for an extended research project. Read MoreRead More

Photo of Liz Trenchard (centre), Growing Connections, CAWR, and Felister Mombo (right) and Phillipo Abihudi (left) Felister Mombo and Philipo Abihudi of Sokoine University of Agriculture in Tanzania visited Growing Connections’ pilot community tree nursery at Ryton Organic Gardens, CAWR, Coventry University, as part of the Undertrees Project exchange. Felister Mombo is a natural resources and environmental...Read More

Kwanini tujisumbue? Vyema, kwanza kabisa, ni kwa sababu kutazama nyani na kuorodhesha nyani uliowaona ni mambo la kufurahisha. Sisi ambao tuna mahaba na Wanyama hawa kama ilivyo kwa watazamaji wa ndege kwa ndege wao, ki ukweli tunafurahia sana tunapowaona nyani (monkeys), nyani wakubwa (apes), Komba bukini, lorises, Komba (galagos), potto na tarsiers katika mazingira yao...Read More

The College of Forestry, Wildlife and Tourism is delighted to let you know that, on 24th  September 2024, Mr. Ginethone Mhamphi  a PhD student enrolled at the Department of Wildlife Management, Sokoine University of Agriculture successfully defended his PhD theses titled “Prevalence and genetic diversity of Bartonella spp. in rodents and their ectoparasites in Kigoma and...Read More

The First Annual Indigenous Forestry Conference recently attracted hundreds of attendees, highlighting the increasing recognition of the invaluable insights offered by Indigenous resource management practices in the context of contemporary forestry challenges. This groundbreaking event served as a platform for Indigenous leaders, scholars, and forestry professionals to share knowledge and experiences, emphasizing the importance of...Read More