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The Kenya Forest status report reveals that 750 million trees were planted last year, as part of the country’s reforestation efforts. However, illegal activities continue to threaten forest conservation, with deforestation costing Kenya 3% of its GDP annually. The Kenya Forest Service has now vowed to implement stricter measures to combat backdoor access to forest land and timber, including CCTV surveillance and tougher penalties.
Kenya Forest status report reveals that 750 million trees were planted last year
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