Changes in Forest Cover in Kenya’s Five Water Towers 2000 – 2003

Publisher:
Kenya Forests Working Group
Publication Date:
1 November 2004
Tags:
Kenya, Environment

A study of satellite imagery to detect changes in forest cover between the year 2000 and 2003 has revealed that some 7084 hectares of forest have been cleared in the Mau Complex during this period. The Mau Complex is the largest remaining forest block in Eastern Africa. This is the most affected of the five water towers covered by the study. The others – Mt Elgon, Cherangani Hills, Aberdare and Mt Kenya – also showed significant changes, with Mt Kenya only showing signs of improvement.

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