For years now students at the College of Forest, Wildlife and Tourism, SUA have been taken out of the university to National parks, forest plantation and reserves for field practical studies. apart from being an opportunity to experience something more tangible of what they learn in classes these field trips have been a way […]
recent study published in the journal Nature Sustainability examines the idea of a “conservation basic income” paid to community members living in or near key areas for biodiversity protection. The authors argue that unconditional payments could help reduce families’ reliance on practices that could threaten biodiversity by providing financial stability and helping them weather unexpected […]
“plant pressing” is an activity that botanists do to keep a record of plants by drying them .” Plant pressing is a process that involves flattening and drying field samples of plants so that they can be easily stored and preserved. Botanists use a plant press, which is a set of equipment made of two […]
kididimo, vibandani, misufini and focal land are among few areas sorrounding Sokoine University of Agriculture. through the college of Forest, Wildlife and Tourism people from these areas have been gaining knowledge on how to raise nurseries for forest trees and grafted fruits which make a significant contribution to their livelihood
For seven years, Bob Jr and his brother Tryggve Marley ruled over the Serengeti, protecting their territory, and ensuring the safety of their pride. Despite being only 10-12 years old, Bob Jr was already one of the longest-living male lions in the area, second only to his father, who lived to be 14 years old. He […]
Here’s the problem: The planet is burning, and there’s not much we can do about it. Forests are in peril not just because of the ravages of climate change, but because the industries that support them remain traditional and under-resourced. Mast Reforestation is building a tech-forward forest-as-a-service company that vastly simplifies and accelerates the process of restoring […]
We thank all who participated and presented at the 3rd SUA Scientific conference which was held on 23rd – 24th May 2023 at the Edward Moringe Campus, SUA. Indeed, you made the event very colorful and shared what you have been working on. Thank you so much. Going forward, we are now in the process […]
Giraffes in eastern Africa may be even more endangered than previously thought. A new study led by researchers at Penn State reveals that populations of Masai giraffes separated geographically by the Great Rift Valley have not interbred—or exchanged genetic material—in more than a thousand years, and in some cases hundreds of thousands of years. The […]
