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 […]
The Christmas tree, now a cherished symbol of the holiday season, has ancient origins tracing back to pagan traditions. The tradition of bringing evergreen trees into homes during winter solstice celebrations symbolized life and renewal amidst the darkest days of the year. In ancient Rome, fir trees were used to decorate temples for the festival […]
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 […]
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 bush baby, or Otolemur crassicaudatus, also known as the greater galago, is a small nocturnal primate native to Africa. Renowned for their large, reflective eyes, bush babies are perfectly adapted for night vision, helping them navigate and hunt in the dark. They have powerful hind limbs that allow them to make impressive leaps between […]
ATBC 2024 Honorary Fellows Miguel Martínez Ramos & Pantaleo K. T. Munishi The ATBC Honorary Fellow Award is the most prestigious and highest award given by the ATBC. Since 1963, the Council of the ATBC (then known as the ATB) established the selection of Honorary Fellows – “persons of long distinguished service to tropical biology.” […]
Congratulations on your acceptance to Sokoine University of Agriculture! To get started, download the essential PDF guide containing important directives for new students. This document will provide valuable information on how to reach us for both campuses. Click the link below to continue…. https://www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz/foresteconomics/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/how-to-get-SUA.pdf
The 44th SUA Graduation Booklet, published on October 15, 2024, by Sokoine University of Agriculture, provides essential information about the upcoming graduation ceremony. Inside its pages, you’ll find a meticulously prepared list of both undergraduate and postgraduate graduands. Click Here to find more