Lukango Tree Conservancy (LuTreeCo)’s Post

Rytigynia ruwenzoriensis is a little studied shrub or small tree that is native to Burundi, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. R. ruwenzoriensis is classified as vulnerable on IUCN’s red list primarily due to habitat loss from agriculture and human population growth. Little, if anything, beyond a simple description of the shrub has been published. On November 1 2022, LuTreeCo planted 10 copies of 6-month old seedlings of R. ruwenzoriensis in a Miyawaki plot, with multiple copies of 35 other native species. On December 14 2023, we observed that one of the ten seedlings was flowering. We therefore conclude that R. ruwenzoriensis can grow from seed to flowering in 18 to 19 months. #Biodiversity #treeconservation #Tropicalafrica #seedbanks #schooltreeplanting #biodiversityconservation #miyawakiforests

Africa is home to more than 20% of the world’s bat population. There are more than 200 species to be found on the continent. South Africa is particularly diverse, with 72 bat species.

This tree has a capacity of 17000 liters. This tree is know as Baobav and may be found in African woods. According to studies, this tree may survive for 6000 years if we do not injure it. The baobab tree comes in nine varieties. Two are indigenous to the continent of Africa, six to Madagascar, and one to Australia. Mandu, in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, is possibly the only spot in India where baobab trees can be found in abundance, with an estimated 1,000 trees on the outskirts of town. Baobab trees may be found in 32 African nations. They may live for up to 5000 years and grow up to 30 meters tall and 50 meters in circumference. Because Baobab trees can offer shelter, food and water for animals and Humans, many savannah civilizations have settled near them. #environmentalsustainability #treeservices #treeservice #treesurgery #treedoctor #baobab #linkdinfamily #linkedin #linkedinbrasil #linkedincommunity

Introducing South Africa's common #treeoftheyear, the Buddleja Saligna or Olive Sagewood. The tree is endemic to and widely distributed throughout South Africa. It is known as Igqange in isiXhosa and Elimhlophe in isiZulu and can reach up to approximately 14m in height. This tree is evergreen with simple, dark green, and leathery. It has tiny white, bunched flowers which are pleasantly honey-scented. It is often associated with forest margins, such as in Knysna and can grow in poor soils, hot mountainsides, close to or away from water. It is also cold and drought-resistant. Image Source: https://lnkd.in/dVaWNVdN

Do you know the incredible history of Namibia's desert-dwelling elephants? In the 18th century, the elephant population in Namibia was roughly 2,500 - 3,500. However, the latter half of the 19th century brought significant challenges due to hunting and illegal poaching, leading to a substantial decline in their numbers. This decline escalated human settlements, which, in turn, caused conflicts between humans and wildlife, posing a significant danger to the elephant species. During the Namibian War of Independence in the 1970s-80s, the desert elephants disappeared from the Ugab River. But in the late '90s, a bold elephant bull named Voortrekker (meaning 'first walker') ventured south and led Mama Afrika, a group of elephant herd, back to the Ugab River. These resilient elephants prove that home is where the herd is! ❤️🐘 And the heartwarming tale continues… Today, looking back into history, I am filled with a sense of awe and gratitude. I've had the privilege to witness not just one but FIVE matriarchal herds in the Ugab and Huab River regions. One of the crucial lessons this journey imparts is the undeniable influence of our actions on the natural world. It emphasises the responsibility we hold in ensuring the harmonious coexistence of humanity and wildlife. So, let us strive to learn from the past and work towards a future where both humans and elephants can thrive together. #Education #Conservation #Elephants #Africa

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