Post election violence: Impact on forests in western Kenya
Category: Conservation, Forest loss, Uncategorized | Date: Oct 02 2008 | By: kenyaforests
We are involved in mapping the impact of post election violence on forests in western Kenya. This is part of a project funded by the Finnish Embassy in Kenya, through the WWF East Africa Regional Programme, that is being carried out by five NGOs – WWF, KFWG, Nature Kenya, IUCN and Forest Action Network – and the Kenya Forest Service (KFS).
Last month we traveled to North and South Nandi forests and parts of the Cherengany ecosystem where the impacts were most felt. There we witnessed destruction of forests plantation through illegal clear - cutting and burning. There were also instances of burning of forest stations and displacement of forest staff. Things are more or less back to normal. However, KFS still has to deal with lack of housing and offices for some of its staff.
Photo: What remains of the Cerengoni forest office
After the mapping, the team will embark on community forums and peace building efforts.
Liz
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