Course Brief Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) and Nature Kenya, in partnership with other stakeholders, will be conducting a course on Participatory Forest Management and Landscape Restoration (PFM&LR). The course is designed for skills enhancement to improve practice-based approaches for PFM and LR implementers. Course Objectives Enhance understanding of the principles and importance of Participatory...Read More

A recent study published in the Journal of Communication, Earth and Environment on October 10, 2024, titled “Natural Forest Regeneration is Projected to Reduce Local Temperatures” by Sara Alibakhshi et al., highlights the significant impact of natural forest regeneration on local climatic conditions. This research provides crucial insights into how forest regeneration may serve as...Read More

We are thrilled to announce the Golden Jubilee of the College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Tourism at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA)! For 50 years, our college has been a leader in education, research, and conservation, playing a pivotal role in the sustainable management of natural resources in Tanzania and across Africa. Event Dates: 30th...Read More

As per SUA undergraduate guidelines, third year students are required to present their special projects proposal at the end of the first semester. Third year students present their special Project in the department of Forest Resources and Assessment and Management.Read More

Over the past century, Norway has transformed its forests from a state of severe depletion to a thriving resource. Through systematic efforts marked by the Norwegian Forest Inventory (NFI), Norway has tripled its forest volume, making it a global example of successful forest management. This post explores Norway’s journey and outlines practical steps Tanzania can...Read More

As the world faces increasingly severe climate-related disasters—from flooding in East Africa to wildfires in Canada—the urgency to address climate change is more pressing than ever. For Tanzania, a nation vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) offer a critical framework for driving national action towards a sustainable and climate-resilient future....Read More

Researchers from SUA have participated in a collaborative research and published a peer review article titled Inequitable Gains and Losses from Conservation in a Global Biodiversity Hotspot. It has been published in very good journal, Springer. The summary of the journal article is shared by Terna Gyuse and found on the below link https://news.mongabay.com/2023/10/world-owes-it-to-tanzania-to-keep-eastern-arc-forests-standing-study-shows/ Tanzania’s Eastern...Read More

Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) is offering a range of scholarship opportunities for prospective PhD and master’s students. The university is inviting applications for these scholarships, which are funded through various initiatives such as the African Plant Nutrition Institute and the INTERACT-Africa program. Visit the link below for more on application procedures…. Application procedures  Read More

Prof. Japhet. J Kashaigili Following the appointment done by the Vice Chancellor of Sokoine University of Agriculture, Prof. Raphael Chibunda, The Department of Forest Resources Assessment and Management is pleased to extend warm congratulations to Prof. J.J Kashaigili on his appointment as the Director of Postgraduate Studies, Research, Technology Transfer, and Consultancy (DPRTC) The appointment, effective...Read More

In a groundbreaking move, Tanzania is stepping into a new era of carbon trading, where the carbon market is not only seen as a tool to combat climate change but also as a source of significant benefits for the environment, local communities, and the national economy. The government’s initiative has already enticed more than 20...Read More