Groups plant 3,000 trees to conserve Embu river
The Kenya School of Government (KSG) joined hands with
the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and residents of Mbuvori location in Embu County
to conserve Thambana River.
The initiative saw the groups plant over 3, 000 indigenous
and exotic trees along the river course to mitigate climate change in the
region, which borders the Mt Kenya forest water tower.
KSG Director General Dr Ludeki Chweya said they planted plenty
of bamboo trees since it is suitable in the area.
He said by rehabilitating and conserving the riverine areas
through tree planting the aim is for the regions to receive adequate rainfall
that would support the Big Four agenda of food security.
“We have started by planting trees in the upper wet regions
of Embu. We will plant trees in the dry lower regions of Eastern in the next
rainy season. We appeal to all citizens to take up call to plant trees and
mitigate against desertification,” he said.
Chweya who was accompanied by KSG chairman Adams Oloo said
they had planted over 10,000 trees in other parts of the country such as
Baringo, Kwale and Mombasa.
Eastern Regional Commissioner Isaiah Nakoru revealed the
government plans to plant over 2 million trees in the region in a drive to
attain the envisaged 10 percent forest cover in the country.
He sent a warning to developers and farmers who are encroaching
riverine and wetlands by building and planting crops on those areas.
He directed chiefs and agricultural officers to take legal
actions against the culprits.
On charcoal burning and sand harvesting, Nakoru directed his
officers to ensure they contain the two activities in the prohibited areas.
Embu County Director of Forest Monicah Ndirangu said they
were stepping up efforts to restore the indigenous species such as cedar that
have been felled by humans.
She said they have put up nurseries of indigenous species to
support their mission.
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