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Who we are

KFWG is a gathering of individuals and organizations (government and non-government, local, national and international) concerned with forests, their conservation and management. KFWG was formed in 1995 to provide a forum for exchanging and sharing information and experiences among members. It exists as a sub-committee of the East African Wild Life Society.

Our Goal

Is to improve the status of Kenya's forests and increase the benefits from them through sound management and conservation practices.

Why?

Forests are crucial to our country and its people’s well being. All sectors of our economy – water, agriculture, tourism, power and industry – depend on healthy forests. Sadly, Kenya’s forest cover has been depleted over the years and now stands at a critical 1.7% of the total land area. The country is in serious trouble. We believe that the future of Kenya's forests lies in (all) our hands, and we must protect and conserve forests for the benefit of all Kenyans, living and unborn.

 

We  embrace community participation in tree planting

Kenya Forest Working Group Board

KEFRI

(Chair) The Kenya Forestry Research Institute was established in 1986 under the science and Technology Act (Chapter 250) to carry out research in forestry and allied natural resources. The institute has a role to play in influencing polices on forest resource management.
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EAWLS
Founded in 1961, after 5 years of operating as the Kenya Wild Life Society, the East African Wild Life Society has been at the forefront of active conservation in the region. EAWLS is committed to *promoting the conservation and wise use of East Africa's wildlife and the environment.*

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IUCN

The International Union for Conservation of Nature office for East Africa helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges.

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Nature Kenya
Established in 1909, Nature Kenya- the East African Natural History Society - is a non profit that works for the study and conservation of nature in eastern Africa. Website

 

KENVO

KENVO is a community based organisation with membership drawn from the local residents bordering the Keirita Forest. KENVO works to conserve the biologically rich Kikuyu Escarpment Forests.

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KWS

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is charged with the protection and conservation of the country's biodiversity as presented by its fauna and flora. KWS's role is as diverse as the country itself
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ELCI

Environment Liaison Center International (ELCI) is a Non Governmental membership Organization that emerged and was established from the first Earth Summit in Stockholm in 1972.

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KFS

Kenya Forest Service mandate is to contribute to the growth of the natural resource sector by enhancing development, conservation and management of all forest resources base in the country.
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ESDA

Energy for Sustainable Development Africa (ESDA) has a 15-year track record of working in the energy sector in Africa, with particular emphasis on renewable energy, rural and household energy, energy efficiency and Carbon Management through the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)
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Ngare Ndare Trust

Manages the Ngare Ndare Forest Reserve via a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KFS and KWS and the adjacent community members and large-scale farms.

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Christian Lambrechts

a Programme Office in UNEP's Department of Early Warning and Assesment (DEWA) is an active member and supporter of KFWG's monitoring activities.