Question

Explain three problems facing forestry in Kenya.

Answer 1

1. Rapid increase in population has led to encroachment into forest land hence destruction of forests
2. Occurrence of forest fires which have led to the destruction of large areas under forest
3. Illegal logging/indiscriminate cutting of trees thereby reducing /depleting indigenous tree species
4. Attacks by pest/diseases has led to destruction of valuable tree species
5. Some wild animals debark/ trample /damage trees
6. At times, the government allocates land to private developers /degazzetment thus reducing
7. land under forest
8. Prolonged drought leads to drying of some trees