Tree planting in Kenya is a critical environmental initiative aimed at combating deforestation, mitigating climate change, conserving biodiversity, and promoting sustainable development. Kenya has been actively engaged in tree planting efforts through various government programs, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), and private sector initiatives.
In summary, tree planting is indispensable for sustaining healthy ecosystems, combating climate change, supporting livelihoods, and fostering resilient and thriving communities. By recognizing the importance of tree planting and taking concerted action to protect and restore forest ecosystems, we can contribute to a sustainable and prosperous future for generations to come. However, tree planting culture and initiative seems to have been diminishing over the years. This pauses a serious climate problem not only in the country but globally due to the current ‘elephant in the house’, climate change.
It is against this backdrop that we seek to explore the importance of tress planting, the current situation in the country and ways that can be used to foster the culture of tree planting in the country, where a culture of tree growing will be deeply ingrained in society.