Conservation and Sustainability
Kenya's beautiful natural areas—from its misty highlands to its sunlit coasts—are intimately linked to its forests. These ecosystems are more than scenic landscapes: they support biodiversity, regulate water and climate systems, and underpin major sectors of the national economy. However, a revealing document—the National Forest Resources Assessment Report 2024, released in February 2025—shows that ongoing… Continue reading The Billion-Dollar Loss: How Cutting Down Trees Hurts Kenya’s Economy
In the quiet power of trees lies an untapped engine of economic transformation. Eastern Africa’s landscapes—diverse, rich, and historically mismanaged—are increasingly becoming home to a burgeoning commercial forestry sector. Yet, this transformation isn’t just about planting trees and waiting for profits to sprout. It’s about smart investment, sound science, and long-term vision. A Region Rooted… Continue reading Commercial Forestry in Eastern Africa: A Sustainable Path to Growth