Restoring the Lake Olbolossat Watershed, One Programme at a Time
Our work spans forest restoration, sustainable livelihoods, and environmental education β each programme designed with the communities who live closest to the land. Below is a closer look at what we do, how we do it, and the difference it’s making.
KirimaβMuruai Reforestation
Working alongside the Kenya Forest Service and neighbouring communities, this programme restores degraded forest landscapes across the Kirima and Muruai blocks using indigenous tree species suited to the local ecosystem.
- Community-led planting of indigenous species selected for the local climate and soil
- Joint forest patrols and monitoring with Community Forest Associations
- Long-term site protection to allow natural forest regeneration
Community Tree Nurseries
Our two community-run nurseries raise both indigenous and commercial tree species, creating a steady local supply of quality seedlings while generating income and skills for the community members who run them.
- Seedlings supplied to schools, churches, and individual farmers
- Nursery management training and income opportunities for local caretakers
- A reliable seedling pipeline for ongoing watershed restoration
Happy Valley Fruit Tree Project
This programme puts grafted fruit trees β avocado, apple, plum, and pear β directly into the hands of local farming households, strengthening nutrition and household income alongside our conservation goals.
- Grafted seedlings distributed to farming households in the Happy Valley area
- Basic orchard care training to improve survival and yield
- A sustainable income stream that reduces pressure on natural forest resources
Environmental Education
We work with schools, churches, and youth groups across the watershed to build a generation of conservation-minded leaders, combining classroom sessions with hands-on tree planting and nursery visits.
- Conservation awareness sessions in partner schools and churches
- Youth-led tree planting days and nursery visits
- Ongoing partnerships that turn one-off events into lasting engagement
How We Work
Every programme follows the same community-first approach β built with the people who live on this land, not around them.
Community Engagement
We start by listening β working with local leaders, Community Forest Associations, and residents to understand priorities before any planning begins.
Planning & Partnership
We design each programme jointly with government bodies like KFS and county government, and technical partners, so efforts are coordinated, not duplicated.
Implementation
From nursery to planting site, our field teams and community members carry out the work β planting, training, and building local ownership at every step.
Monitoring & Care
Restoration doesn’t end at planting. We track survival rates, provide ongoing site protection, and adjust our approach based on what’s actually working.
Our Impact So Far
Across all our programmes, here’s what community-led conservation has achieved.
110K+
Trees Planted
270
Acres Restored
150+
Farmers Supported
20+
Schools & Churches
40K+
Seedlings Distributed
2
Community Nurseries
Help Us Do Even More
Whether you’re a school, a farmer, a donor, or a fellow conservation organisation β there’s a place for you in this work.