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21 HA Kakamega Forest Rehabilitation
EMAUA
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Location
Kenya
Type
reforestation
Size
21.294 ha
Project Description
Kakamega forest spreads over 238 km2 and it is Kenya’s largest tropical rainforest with a high amount of rainfall, averaging 2000 mm annually. Located near the equator, the forest experiences temperatures that are fairly stable throughout the year, ranging between 20°C and 30°C. Several decades ago, the areas primary forest cover was removed, and it has since undergone a transition to invasive shrub vegetation. This project will produce and plant indigenous seedlings of over 40 species for the rehabilitation of 21 ha of degraded forest in the Iloro block inside Kakamega Forest.
Stakeholders and local communities involved in the project
The project stakeholders are: EMAUA, On A Mission and the Kenyan government through the Kenya Forest Service (KFS)
The local communities are involved throughout the entire project through engagement in project activities (tree nursery setup, strip trimming on the plantation site, hole digging, planting, weeding, and monitoring).
Project Goals
1. Rehabilitate and restore 21 hectares of degraded plot in Kakamega Forest.
2. Enhance community livelihoods by creating job opportunities throughout the project duration.
Co-benefits
The project activities have the following co-beenfits:
1. The entire forest ecosystem will benefit from increased biodiversity, improved soil health, and better water regulation.
2. The project will provide job opportunities for the surrounding communities enhancing self-reliance. 3. Community engagement will enhance project ownership among the locals and help curb illegal activities like logging.
Tree species (planted and/or existing)
Planted a total of 45 indigenous tree species.
Tree density (trees/ha)
1000
Project ID
1721809731801