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Kenya's Greening Legacy Project Plants 9 Million Trees Towards 2030 Goal

The Greening Legacy Project is transforming Kenya's landscapes, one tree at a time. With corporate partners and community involvement, it's restoring forests and securing a greener future.

On ground there are dried leaves and branches. Background there are plants and a number of trees.
On ground there are dried leaves and branches. Background there are plants and a number of trees.

Kenya's Greening Legacy Project Plants 9 Million Trees Towards 2030 Goal

The Greening Legacy Project, tied to the World Rally Championship Safari Rally, has been diligently restoring Kenya's forests. Since 2019, it has planted nine million trees across 20 counties, with an aim of 19 million by 2030. This project supports Kenya's national target of 15 billion trees by 2032.

Kenya Wildlife Service emphasizes the significance of forest cover for biodiversity and wildlife conservation. Corporate partners like KenGen, stressing environmental conservation alongside its clean energy mission, and WhiteCap Lager, dedicated to sustainability beyond brewing, contribute to the project.

Safari Rally Kenya CEO Charles Gacheru recognizes the rally's environmental impact and the importance of the Greening Legacy Project in restoring balance. Local communities view tree planting as crucial for revitalizing degraded landscapes and ensuring future generations have resources to inherit. The Kenya Forest Service's 'Adopt-a-Site' initiative ensures seedlings develop into mature trees through community engagement and follow-up care.

The Greening Legacy Project, with nine million trees planted since 2019, aims to plant 19 million by 2030. It supports Kenya's national target of 15 billion trees by 2032, contributing to biodiversity, wildlife conservation, and sustainable development. The project's success depends on corporate partnerships and community involvement.

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