It is not yet clear what caused the fall, or whether the tree is still alive. The National Parks, and Museums authority of Botswana is sending a team of botanists and archaeologists to conduct studies on the tree to establish the cause and extent of the damage.
It has been reported that on 7 January the famed Chapman's Baobab, a national monument in Botswana, and one of the 3 largest trees in Africa, fell.
It is not yet clear what caused the fall, or whether the tree is still alive. The National Parks, and Museums authority of Botswana is sending a team of botanists and archaeologists to conduct studies on the tree to establish the cause and extent of the damage. Wonderful news for the Okavango Delta, it has just been declared the 1 000th World Heritage site by UNESCO.
30 September - today Botswana celebrates its 47th year of independence. From a less well known country, Botswana is now a leader in conservation, and good tourism practices. Botswana makes for a wonderful Safari destination......
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