LIVEFOR Project aims to enhance understanding of the extent to which inclusion of livestock keeping in Village Land Forest Reserves (VLFRs) could reduce conflicts between Pastoralists and Agro-Pastoralists (PAPs) and farming communities in Tanzania while improving their well-being. LIVEFOR researchers in a group photo with Maasai elders after discussions in Kambala village, Mvomero District. […]
BSc Forestry students from Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) participated in field practical activities at Tanzania Tree Seed Agency (TTSA) where they learned various tasks. The training aimed to enhance practical skills among forestry students in the road toward creating quality forestry students who will lead to significant contributions of the forest sector to the […]
In June 2023, BSc Forestry students at Sokoine University of Agriculture participated in tree harvesting training activities. These activities included site preparation, tree felling, top removal (topping), delimbing, crosscutting into logs (bucking), debarking, and sometimes chipping of undesirable trees or logging residues. The purpose of these activities was to provide students with a better understanding […]
The ERASMUS cooperation with two universities in Tanzania was intensified as Dr. Simone Giertz, international coordinator at the Depratment of Geography, University of Bonn, visited both universities in May. In June, Prof. Felister Mombo from Sokoine University (SUA) and Dr. Lucy Massoi from Mzumbe University visited Bonn. Dr.Lucy Massoi and Prof. Felister Mombo visiting the GIUB© Simone Giertz/ GIUB Alle […]
The Bank of Tanzania (BOT) released its Monthly Economic Review-March 2023 which covers key macroeconomic indicators for the year ending February 2023. read more by following the link below; https://www.tanzaniainvest.com/tourism/economic-review-february-2023 External Sector Performance The external sector of the economy continued to experience challenges endured by high inflation coupled with the effects of the war in […]
The College of Forestry, Wildlife and Tourism (CFWT) at Sokoine University of Agriculture offers undergraduate and postgraduate training in the areas of forestry sciences, wildlife management, and tourism and recreation. The college aims to produce quality graduates to meet market needs and enhance productivity in the forest, wildlife, and tourism sector, contributing significantly to the […]
On 22nd June 2023, the government of Tanzania officially opened its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. At the launch ceremony, Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Dr Stergomena Tax, expressed that the establishment of the embassy would serve as a platform for deepening cooperation, particularly in the economic sector, between the two nations. […]
Bachelor of Tourism Management second year students from Sokoine University of Agriculture conducted a field practical on food production at National College of Tourism in Arusha, Tanzania. The aim of the practical was to enhance practical skills that will be useful for improving the quality of tourism activities in Tanzania. National College of Tourism […]
In the breathtaking landscapes of the slopes of Mount Meru, nestled within the Arusha region, lies the Sokoine University Training Forest. This verdant haven serves as a vibrant hub for the College of Forest Wildlife and Tourism, where aspiring foresters embark on a transformative journey through practical training. With a primary focus on producing skilled […]