Save the Aberdare Forest

A miracle in the catchments as previously degraded lands are turning into productive lands with coffee and Avocados. Lands are being restored and the economy of the people enhanced.

Terracing in coffee plantations is meant to arrest soil erosion in steep sites and conserve soil moisture. Farmers engage communal Labour in digging the terraces thus enhancing unity and inclusion in the community.

Planting trees along the banks of rivers within our catchment will prevent erosion and restore the degraded lands. The rains are here with us and planting continues.

Project staff carefully planting a Croton tree seedling along the Gura river catchment. Croton is fast growing and evergreen.

River Gura is the fastest river in Africa and originating from the Aberdare ecosystem. Due to climate change, and human activities, the river is slowly drying up putting the local community and ecosystem at risk. Save Aberdare Forest project is rehabilitating it's catchment to

Weeding young trees is a vital step in ensuring their healthy growth and long-term survival, keeping planting sites thriving and well-maintained.

In just 3 years, the Pine tree (Pinus) can soar over 5 meters, making it one of the fastest-growing species! 🌱✨ Loved by birds 🐦 and nature alike, its fallen branches naturally enrich the soil, providing mulch and manure to fuel even more growth. 🌿

Quality planting materials (seedlings) means quality trees out there in the planting site. Inspecting Nursery with Save Aberdare project leader during my visit

As we celebrate the International day for combating desertification. We recognize the role Fathers play in convervation.
The more we grow trees, we help prevent desertification and drought.

Community members planting a tree to rehabilitate a riparian area. Rehabilitation of riparian lands will conserve our Soils and prevent soil erosion along the river beds enhancing water safety and quality.

Farmers in the Aberdare Ecosystem have started the new year 2024 with coffee and avocado tree planting, taking advantage of the ongoing rains. Thanks to Tree Nation for continued support. 2024 will be a great year for our project, as we plan to double our efforts to exceed our 2023

Community members and the leadership participated in tree planting sponsored by Kiangure Springs Environment Initiative through the Tree Nation funding.Trees were planted in Ndugamano Primary School in Nyeri County.
3900 assorted trees were planted within the school and in the adjacent

Planting continues in the Aberdare forest site. The rains are abundant. Greater involvement of youth in tree growing enhances sustainability since they learn through participation and eventually they become the environmental gatekeepers of the future. We appreciate your continued

Croton tree growing in Kabage forest six months after planting.Croton is a fast growing tree which is suitable for reforestation since its not easily destroyed by .