Question
Give five reasons why afforestation is being encouraged in Kenya.
Answer
- To ensure a continuous supply of wood fuel/timber/herbal medicine raw material/for paper making.
- To protect water catchment areas, create microclimates/raw materials for paper making.
- To regulate climate.
- To check the extinction of indigenous trees.
- To protect soil from erosion by water/wind.
- To ensure a sustainable supply of forest products.
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