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Successful PhD defense

The College of Forestry, Wildlife and Tourism is delighted to let you know that, on 24th  September 2024, Mr. Ginethone Mhamphi  a PhD student enrolled at the Department of Wildlife Management, Sokoine University of Agriculture successfully defended his PhD theses titled “Prevalence and genetic diversity of Bartonella spp. in rodents and their ectoparasites in Kigoma and […]

Integrating Indigenous with modern Forestry practices

The First Annual Indigenous Forestry Conference recently attracted hundreds of attendees, highlighting the increasing recognition of the invaluable insights offered by Indigenous resource management practices in the context of contemporary forestry challenges. This groundbreaking event served as a platform for Indigenous leaders, scholars, and forestry professionals to share knowledge and experiences, emphasizing the importance of […]

Warthogs (Phacochoerus africanus): Entertainers of the savanna 🐗

Warthogs are the comedians of the savannah! With their quirky habits and comical appearance, they never fail to entertain. These wild pigs are known for their habit of running with their tails sticking straight up like little flags, making them look like they’re always in a hurry. They also have a peculiar way of kneeling […]

Join the Syntropic Agroforestry Training

APOPO, through its HeroTREEs Department, invites you to an exciting 3-day training program on Syntropic Agroforestry, taking place at the SUA Campus from December 3rd to 5th, 2024.  What to Expect:  Hands-on practical training focused on implementation  Expert insights from experienced senior trainer and practitioner  Certification upon completion Read more

Participatory Forest Management and Landscape Restoration Course

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. Read more

Ancient Forest Worship: Conservation through Reverence in Africa and Greece

In both African and ancient Greek cultures, forests held a sacred place in the hearts of communities, often serving as sites for worship and spiritual rituals. In Africa, various ethnic groups revered specific trees and groves as abodes of spirits or deities. For instance, the Yoruba people considered the Iroko tree sacred, believing it housed […]

ERASMUS Students Embrace Learning and Exploration in Bonn, Germany

Students from the Department of Forest and Environmental Economics at CFWT in the ERASMUS program in Germany, had a chance to visit Mountain areas in Ahrtal, Germany. Along with their GIUB buddies , enjoyed a hike under the bright sunshine and nearly summer-like temperatures. They explored a section of red wine hiking trail and sampled […]

Invitation to Postgraduate Seminar Presentation (Nov – Dec 2024)

On behalf of the College Principal and the College Postgraduate Studies Committee, we would like to invite you all to the seminar presentations for our Postgraduate students to be held at the Zoology lab (Department of Tourism and Recreation) at different dates (please see the attached schedule link for your reference) this month November. A […]

The Green Mamba of the Mazumbai Forest Reserve

Apart from animals, Mazumbai Forest Reserve has various types of poisonous and non-poisonous snakes including green mamba, green bush snake, gaboon viper, Usambara bush viper, and boomslang. Click Here to learn more about Mazumbai Forest Reserve