Recent News - Department of Forest Technology and Wood Sciences

2024 COFE Annual Meeting – Moscow Idaho

Tree-Ring Talk: Dr. Heather Haines

New Publication: Mechanized Timber Skidding Productivity and Costs

The Department of Forest Engineering and Wood Sciences (DFEWS) is excited to announce a new publication titled “Productivity and Costs of Mechanized Skidding Operations at Sao Hill Forest Plantation, Tanzania” […]

Gilberth Temba to Defend MSc. Dissertation

Oral Defence Examination – Gilberth Prosper Temba – MSc Forest Engineering “Timber Harvesting Planning by using Geospatial Technology: A Case Study of Sao Hill Forest Plantation” Date and […]

From Log to Sawn Timber: FPT for BSc. WTVA on Sawmilling Industry

Tanzania’s sawmilling industry is experiencing a significant boost in efficiency and productivity with the widespread adoption of advanced bandsaw technology. These versatile cutting tools are revolutionizing the log breakdown process, leading […]

Unlock Sustainable Charcoal Production: Mark V Portable Kiln in Charcoal Production at SUATF

Sustainable charcoal production is an important consideration to minimize the environmental impact of traditional charcoal production methods. The use of efficient and environmentally friendly technologies, such as the Mark V […]

Briquette Making Process: A Comprehensive Field Practical Training for BSc. WTVA & BSc. Forestry at KIDT.

Briquettes are compressed blocks or logs made from biomass materials such as sawdust, agricultural residues, wood chips, or other organic waste. They are a type of solid fuel that can […]

Immersive Journey into the World of Pulp and Paper Production: Field Visit to Mufindi Paper Mills Ltd.

That sounds like an exciting opportunity! Mufindi Paper Mills Ltd. is a renowned paper manufacturing company located in Tanzania. BSc WTVA 3rd year at Mufindi Paper Mills Limited. Wonderful […]

Unleashing Your Creative Potential in BSc. Wood Technologies and Value Addition at SUA.

Are you fascinated by the versatility and beauty of wood? Do you want to explore innovative ways to enhance its value and create sustainable solutions? Look no further! We are […]

BSc. WTVA Students Harness Their Potential Through Field Practical Training.

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. The […]

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