Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) Mr Alex Lemarkoko
hosted East African Wildlife Society Executive Director Ms Nancy Ogonje and Kenya Forest Working Group Coordinator Ms Theresa Aoko, who paid him a courtesy call at Kenya Forest Service Headquarters.
The discussions focused on promoting informed public engagement on sustainable forest management, including seedling production, tree growing, forest management practices and creating awareness about different forest types. The leaders underscored the importance of evidence-based conservation dialogue in appreciating the ecological, economic and socio-cultural value of forests, particularly their contribution to biodiversity, livelihoods and national development.
The institutions reaffirmed their commitment to strengthened collaboration in promoting forest conservation awareness, deepening community participation and advancing Kenya’s national tree-growing and environmental conservation agenda.
