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NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 10 – Kenya on Wednesday launched an ambitious tree planting project that seeks to beat the Guinness World Record by planting five million trees within one hour. The aim of the exercise slated for early November will be to beat current record held by the Philippines which through an NGO – TreeVolution which planted 2,294,629 trees within an hour in September 2014. ?Kenya is therefore seeking to double that record by planting five million trees. This is certainly a huge feat, but if we stand together for the environment we shall achieve that target,? Environment and Natural Resources Cabinet Secretary Judy Wakhungu said when she launched the project. The tree planting marathon will take place in Kiambere with Tana and Athi River Development Authority providing 5,000 hectares of land in Masinga and Kiambere Dams. According to the CS, the project will directly respond to the country?s worsening environmental degradation that has interfered with the food security of the country and resulted to acute water shortage in parts of the country. She explained that the exercise will also contribute to the country?s plans to plant 2.5 billion trees by 2020. Other people interested in supporting Kenya achieve the 2020 vision can participate through an online platform ?Adopt-A-Tree App? to help them monitor the growth of their trees and also record them. Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Secretary General Abbas Gullet said the five million tree project was intended to increase Kenya?s forest cover by 10 percent. For the country to achieve the target, he said KRCS had partnered with NGOs, government including the Kenya Defence Forces and the private sector not only to plant the trees but also ensure they grow. ?Breaking the world record is one thing and the number seems to be frightening, those are the things we will be looking into but we have been given approval by the Guinness World Record,? he explained. As the country prepares to implement the project, Gullet explained that about 70,000 volunteers spread out in the country were ready to support the initiative. Abbas also announced that Kenya had made a second application seeking to plant 20 million trees during 12 hours of continuous tree planting. The current world record is held by India which planted about 14 million trees in 12 hours. However, the request has not yet gone through with hopes that Kenya will achieve the five million trees within an hour. |
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That's a good initiative.That trees will be planted is a success in itself.Lets go for it Kenya!
Posted 18-08-2016 15:11
Long time no see paul! Thanks for letting us know of this amazing project! Fingers crossed for successful outcome!
Posted 17-08-2016 15:16
Wow John, a very impressive project to hear! I hope Kenya could be greener with having more and more trees. Best wishes for the success! Thanks for sharing.
Posted 16-08-2016 20:56
many questions arise in my mind. but certainly there is more joy in it. because some people just believe that planting tree are good without knowing the advantages and benefits of this act thus i would love to share my opinion
first of all Trees can reduce air temperature by blocking sunlight.
secondly, a tree is like a natural air conditioner.
furthermore, Fallen tree leaves can reduce soil temperature and soil moisture loss. Decaying leaves promote soil microorganism and provide nutrients for tree growth.
and finally, Trees help reduce surface water runoff from storms, thus decreasing soil erosion and the accumulation of sediments in streams. They increase ground water recharge and reduce the number of potentially harmful chemicals transported to our streams.
They are practically getting rid of many environmetal hazaards by planting trees. kudoes to kenya. keep it up.
NOTE: i read another report about India and their depleting groud water. if they have the record it means they are adapting the 'plant a tree' policy and that is a really great step forward for them.
Posted 16-08-2016 07:04
Great initiative...wish I could be part.
Posted 16-08-2016 04:54
Wow, this is really incredible. I fully support this project and I pray Kenya succeeds in this project. Thanks for sharing
Posted 15-08-2016 03:07
with this kind of goal at heart, I they deserve to bring the world record. Amazing initiative that conserves the environment, I won't be glad to be part of the volunteers. Most importantly more oxygen for the kenyan environment.
Posted 15-08-2016 02:37
This is quite an impressive challenge or campaign. All the best to Kenya. Whether Kenya wins it or not, the trees planted as a result of this campaign will be so good for the planet-that itself is much more than winning any record. Thanks for sharing.
Posted 15-08-2016 01:08