DEFFORESTATION

  Defforestation is the cutting down of trees without replacing. In Kenya many afforestation and reafforestation projects have been started to stop the cutting of trees. In large forests all over the country, individuals are involved in clearing of forests for firewood, construction materials and charcoal burning. The cutting of trees in these forests is illegal. Forests are areas of catchment for rain. The roots of trees bind soil particles together.
   Defforestation creates room for aridity and desertification which in turn affects human beings. It also exposes the soil to agents of soil erosion, making it unsuitable for agriculture. The government is trying to ensure that forests are not cleared - It has employed different personnels so assist in this operation. The forest guards have been employed to guard the forests. Rules and regulations have also been erected encourage afforestation and reafforestation and avoid defforestation.

Location: Langata, Nairobi, Kenya