General Knowledge - Kenya Forest - Part 8

What is the current size forest cover in Kenya?

Answer===> approximately 6.3% 
 

Which is the largest Indigenous Montane forest in Kenya?

Answer===> Mau Forest

Kenya has only one particular tropical forest; which one is it and what are its specifications?

Answer===> Kakamega Forest located in the two counties of Kakamega and Kisumu; the forest covers and approximate area of 45Km²and is elevated at about 1500m above sea level. It is a predominantly wet forest receiving an average annual rainfall of about 1500mm.

What is the main challenge affecting forestry in Kenya?

Answer==> Deforestation and forest degradation due to human activities.

What is the annual rate of deforestation in Kenya?

Answer==> 0.34%

Which is the leas agency mandated to overlook forest matter in Kenya?

Answer==> Kenya Forest Service

What are the four main measures the government of Kenya is putting in place to conserve the country’s forests?

Answer==> Afforestation, Re-afforestation, Legislation, Agroforestry and 
Creation of forest Reserves.

The East African Region has only one left closed canopy forest located in Kenya; which one is it?

Answer==> the Mau Complex

What is the main economic importance of Exotic forests in Kenya?

Answer==> Timber production.

What are the most endangered forests in Kenya?

Answer==> Mau Forest, Mount Kenya Forest Reserve, Imenti and Ngare Ndare Forest.