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Originally published by Citizen DigitalMarch 21, 2026
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International Day of Forests: Inside Kinale 8 million tree nursery
Chief Conservator of Forests, Alex Lemarkoko, revealed that the facility is undergoing a 40-fold expansion in capacity, a move that signals not just environmental commitment, but strategic national in.....
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Kenya is significantly scaling up its national reforestation efforts with the ambitious expansion of the Kinale Tree Nursery, aiming to produce 8 million seedlings annually.
- The nursery's capacity is increasing 40-fold, from 200,000 to 8 million seedlings per year.
- The initiative is spearheaded by the Chief Conservator of Forests, Alex Lemarkoko, and involves Community Forest Associations and the National Youth Service (NYS).
- This expansion is positioned as a strategic economic driver, focusing 90% on indigenous trees for restoration and 10% on exotic species for the plantation sector, while also creating employment opportunities for local communities.
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