Kenyan Government's Tree Planting Initiative
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What is the government's goal in terms of tree planting in Kenya for the next 10 years?

To plant 15 billion trees

How many seedlings is each Kenyan encouraged to plant in order to reach the 100-million target?

At least two seedlings

How do trees help fight against global warming?

By absorbing carbon dioxide from the air and releasing oxygen into the atmosphere

Where are the government-provided seedlings made available for Kenyans to plant?

<p>Public nurseries and forest agency centres</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the tree-planting exercise in Makueni, located in the east of Kenya?

<p>President William Ruto</p> Signup and view all the answers

Apart from providing free seedlings, what has the Kenyan government encouraged its citizens to do?

<p>To buy at least two seedlings to plant on their own land</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Jaza Miti app?

<p>To monitor tree planting activities and help individuals and organizations record plant species, number, and date planted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was tree planting not scheduled for the north-eastern region?

<p>Due to the heavy El Niño rains causing floods in that area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the criticism raised by environmentalist Teresa Muthoni regarding the tree-planting initiative?

<p>The exercise was not organized in a way that ensured everyone could participate in planting trees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the concern raised by Teresa Muthoni regarding the tree species available in public nurseries?

<p>Many of the available tree species were exotic, and it is crucial to plant the appropriate trees in the right locations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason given by the government for lifting the ban on logging in forests designated for commercial purposes?

<p>To meet local demand and create jobs, as only about 5% of forests were affected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many trees does Ms Tuya expect to be planted by the end of the rainy season in December?

<p>500 million trees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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