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  1. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    March, 2015
    Kenya

    This book exposes the key land use and environmental problems facing Kenya today due to lack of an appropriate national land use policy. The publication details how the air is increasingly being polluted, the water systems are diminishing in quantity and deteriorating in quality. The desertification process threatens the land and its cover. The soils are being eroded leading to siltation of the ocean and lakes. The forests are being depleted with impunity thus destroying the water catchments.

  2. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    March, 2016
    Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Africa

    The economic contributions of forests in Eastern African countries have not received the desired attention in terms of policy and budgetary allocation needed for sustained growth of these forests. This, among other reasons, has led to the reduction of forest zones and an increase in the import of forest-related products, resulting in dwindling foreign currency reserves.

  3. Library Resource
    March, 2013
    Kenya

    Forest in Kenya is an important source
    of livelihood, environmental services, and economic growth.
    In November of 2005 the Government of Kenya (GOK) ratified a
    new Forests Act. The act contains many innovative provisions
    to correct previous shortcomings, including a strong
    emphasis on partnerships, the engagement of local
    communities, and promotion of private investment. The
    purpose of the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) is

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