In 2006, Green Belt Movement began restoring Kenya’s Aberdares after years of human pressure. 18 years later, 3.8 million trees had been planted across 2,000 hectares

In 2006, the Green Belt Movement began work to restore degraded areas of Kenya’s Aberdares Forest after years of pressure from human activity. The project focused on planting trees, protecting the forest and helping nearby communities find better sources of income. Over the years, millions of trees were planted as restoration efforts continued, as per a report by AFD France and the Green Belt Movement.

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