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The Plant For The Planet Project: Nairobi Kenya.
Contents:
Ø Introduction
Ø Importance of Trees and Forests
Ø Type of Trees Planted
Ø Planting Methodology & Paper Preservation.
Ø Quotes Quota
Ø Acknowledgements.
Ø Pics Shots
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Introduction:
Over the...
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The Plant For The Planet Project: Nairobi Kenya.
Contents:
Ø Introduction
Ø Importance of Trees and Forests
Ø Type of Trees Planted
Ø Planting Methodology & Paper Preservation.
Ø Quotes Quota
Ø Acknowledgements.
Ø Pics Shots
1.
Introduction:
Over the last 20 years, about 2000 hectares of gazetted forests have been lost annually.
This has been taking place for the establishment of horticultural plantations (mainly for
flowers and fruits), the planting of fast growing exotic trees ie.
, Pine and Eucalyptus, new
human settlements, and over-exploitation for firewood and charcoal burning for subsistence and commercial purposes.
It has also been noted that communication purposes
where roads and railway lines go cutting through the forest is another contributing factor,
not forgetting the ever growing trend of urban development.
These losses of forest cover have a severe impact on the biodiversity.
Given the above
outcome, strident measures have to be taken to help in averting the
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