Kenya Forest Reserve Community Project

Through this project, indigenous forest that has been detrimentally affected by overgrazing, vandalism, and drought will be restored. Over the span of 2023 and 2024, 50,000 and 65’000 indigenous trees were planted respectively, thereby facilitating a promising revival of the local ecology.

Back
Completed
Completed

Project Location‍

Kakamega Forest – This project took place in Kakamega Forest, an important biodiversity hotspot, where efforts focused on reforestation and community empowerment. The project also involved installing a solar-powered water pump to support tree growth and provide water access to the surrounding community.

‍

Project Goals‍

The project aimed to:

  • Plant 115,000 trees to restore ecosystems and improve biodiversity
  • Enhance soil fertility through tree root systems
  • Provide food, shelter, and shade for various fauna
  • Strengthen the local economy by employing community members and creating work opportunities in seedling production, pot filling, and nursery shading
  • Refine sustainable seed and seedling sourcing techniques to prevent overharvesting from Kakamega Forest

‍

Project Impact‍

Key outcomes and impacts of the project include:

  • The successful planting of 115,000 trees, contributing to biodiversity restoration and ecosystem regeneration
  • The creation of six full-time jobs and work opportunities for over 40 temporary team members, providing valuable employment to the local community
  • The installation of a solar-powered water pump, which was crucial during a dry season, not only supporting tree growth but also providing water access for the community
  • Improved soil fertility and ecosystem health, benefiting both the forest and surrounding wildlife
  • Refined seed and seedling sourcing methods to protect the forest from unsustainable harvesting practices

This project, made possible by the dedication of the team and the support of local communities and partners, has made a significant contribution to restoring Kakamega Forest and preserving its rich biodiversity for future generations.

‍

More projects

View all
Active

Madagascar Mangrove Project

Through this project, we have planted hundreds of thousands of trees to restore critical ecosystems, including coastal mangroves that stabilize shorelines and protect communities from increasingly severe storms.
Active

India Smallholder Agroforestry Project

The India Smallholder Agroforestry Project will center around the participation of the community in planting the trees and caring for the same. The project will apply adequate focus on mobilising, inspiring and educating the community members in general and other local stakeholders to assume the ownership of the initiative and to take it forward.
Active

Brazil Mangrove Project

Brazil Mangrove Project aims to restore coastal ecosystems by planting 100,000 mangrove trees across an estimated 5-hectare area. The initiative will focus on reintroducing native mangrove species, including Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove), Avicennia sp. (Black Mangrove), and Laguncularia racemosa (White Mangrove).