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Sokoine University of Agriculture students in Game capture field studies

Sokoine University of Agriculture offers a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management, which aims to equip students with technical, analytical, managerial, and entrepreneurial skills in wildlife enterprise and related industries for sustainable development. The program prepares graduates for self-employment and postgraduate training leading to research in wildlife and related careers. This year, like in previous […]

THE 14TH TAWIRI SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE TO BE HELD ON 6TH – 8TH DECEMBER 2023 AT THE ARUSHA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTER (AICC), ARUSHA, TANZANIA

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 14TH TAWIRI SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE TO BE HELD ON 6TH – 8TH DECEMBER 2023 AT THE ARUSHA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTER (AICC), ARUSHA, TANZANIA Dear all, The Organizing Committee is pleased to inform you that the 14th TAWIRI Scientific Conference will be held at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) in Arusha, Tanzania from 6th – 8th December 2023. The conference […]

CALLS FOR APPLICATIONS TO SUA UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2023/2024

Sokoine University of Agriculture in Tanzania invites Applications from qualified candidates for admission to the Undergraduate (degree and non-degree) Programs for the academic year 2023/2024. Form four, form six and diploma graduates with required performances detailed under each program are encouraged to apply. Applicants with special needs/cases (disability) are encouraged to apply and advised to […]

Serengeti National Park voted as Global third best nature-based destination.

Nature and the outdoor enthusiasts through the Trip Advisor have voted Serengeti in Tanzania alongside with Mauritius, and Kathmandu in Nepal as the first and the second winners respectively. “Serengeti has been voted by travelers and outdoor enthusiasts as the third top nature based destination in the World for 2023,” declared the Trip Advisor, the […]

why is Agriculture-linked deforestation topmost driver of emissions in Africa?

As the world races to mitigate global warming, agricultural expansion generally characterized by the practice of slash and burn has been identified as the topmost driver of deforestation that leads to carbon emission in the world’s largest carbon sink. In a new report titled Congo Basin Forests – State of the Forests 2021 produced by the Central Africa […]

Developing a Governance Framework for Forest Data in Eastern and Southern Africa.

As the countries of Eastern and Southern Africa level up their forest monitoring practices in line with global and regional environmental commitments such as the Paris Agreement on climate change and AFR100 on restoration, questions have arisen about what to do with the rich and comprehensive data sets being generated. The East and Southern Africa Forest Observatory (OFESA) was launched at […]

In-depth learning on apiary management during Beekeeping Field Practical Training in Arusha

The Department of Ecosystems and Conservation at Sokoine University of Agriculture offers a variety of courses, one of which is Wildlife Management and Beekeeping. This specific course is offered as part of the BSc Forestry program in the second year. From 26th June to 1st July 2023, students who were enrolled in BSc Forestry Year 2 participated in field practicals at SUA Training Forest, […]

Mazumbai Forest Reserve in Tanzania has become an Ideal Destination for Research and Tourism

The Mazumbai Forest Reserve is a captivating location renowned for its research and tourism opportunities. Situated in the Bumbuli State of the Tanga Region, this forest has remained untouched since the German colonial era, approximately 1,800 years ago. Researchers, scientists, and tourists from various countries around the world flock to the Sokoine University of Agriculture […]