Tanzanian Conservationists Mourn Death of Plant Expert
Tanzanian conservationists are mourning the death of renowned plant expert Aloyce Mwakisoma, who played a critical role in forest restoration and helped identify a new species of rainforest tree.
Mwakisoma, 45, was killed by a bus on Oct. 6 near the village of Sanje, in Tanzania’s Udzungwa Mountains, after visiting family to share news of his upcoming wedding.
- Born and raised in the Kilombero Valley, near the Udzungwa Mountains
- Acquired knowledge of the region’s plants and animals as the son of a hunter
He recently helped identify and describe a giant new species of rainforest tree.
Author's summary: Aloyce Mwakisoma dies at 45.