Kenya's Endangered Tree Species
Species that are under Strict Legal Protection in Kenya due to overexploitation
🌳 East African Sandalwood (Osyris lanceolata)
This tree Heavily threatened due to overexploitation for its aromatic oils and use in traditional medicine and cosmetics. Illegal harvesting has made it one of the most at-risk species in Kenya.
🌳African Cherry (Prunus africana)
African Cherry (Prunus africana) – Found in montane forests (like Mt. Kenya, Mau, and Aberdares). It is endangered mainly because of unsustainable bark harvesting for use in pharmaceuticals, alongside habitat loss.
Some Fun Facts about trees in kenya
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Tree Species in Kenya
8.8
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Forest Cover in Kenya
12
%
Tree Cover in Kenya
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300
Average cost per tree seedling