Museum gives up hope of restoring Chapman�s tree

The fallen Chapman's Baobab tree near Gweta
The fallen Chapman's Baobab tree near Gweta

The Department of National Museum and Monuments (DNMM) have given up on efforts to restore the Chapman’s baobab tree near Gweta village.

According to botanical records, it is the third largest tree in Africa and is believed to be 3,000 to 4,000- years-old.

The tree, which is a national monument, fell to the ground in January and authorities sent botanists to assess whether it could be restored. The director of DNMM, Gaogakwe Phorano said they have given up hope of restoring the tree’s life.

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