Tree-Planting Program
GBM’s tree-planting activities follow a unique 10-step program which engages communities in forming tree nurseries and planting seedlings on public lands, degraded forest areas, and private farms. The 10-step tree-planting procedure also includes Civic & Environmental Education (CEE) seminars for all community members, especially those in the tree nursery groups.
Since 1977, GBM communities have planted over 45 million trees in Kenya to increase national forest cover and restore essential ecosystems. As forest cover has decreased over the years, communities have suffered from severe crop failure and water shortages. GBM’s community development programs that accompany tree-planting efforts have evolved to help women and their families address these basic needs at the grassroots level.
To date, GBM has planted trees in the Mt. Kenya, Aberdares and Mau Complex areas. The next phase of planting will include planting in Mt. Elgon and Cherengani Hills. Together these five areas constitute the five “water towers” of Kenya, which are water catchment areas that provide over 90% of Kenya’s population with water.
Since 1977, GBM communities have planted over 45 million trees in Kenya to increase national forest cover and restore essential ecosystems. As forest cover has decreased over the years, communities have suffered from severe crop failure and water shortages. GBM’s community development programs that accompany tree-planting efforts have evolved to help women and their families address these basic needs at the grassroots level.
To date, GBM has planted trees in the Mt. Kenya, Aberdares and Mau Complex areas. The next phase of planting will include planting in Mt. Elgon and Cherengani Hills. Together these five areas constitute the five “water towers” of Kenya, which are water catchment areas that provide over 90% of Kenya’s population with water.