Forests Reserves in Embu Njukiri Forest: Homaged Community Forest Njukiri Forest (in Embu) and Njukiini Forest (in Kirinyaga) form a contiguous forest block at the eastern base of Mount Kenya. In Embu County, Njukiri Community Forest Association (NCFA), with support from Kenya Forest Service, has been continually involved in tree planting exercises to replenish the degraded areas. This was in recognition that the environment and forests protection is a shared responsibility that ought to be pursued tirelessly by all. Between 2015 and 2017, NCFA planted 150,000 tree seedlings, 75% exotic; 25% indigenous species, with an average survival rate of 75%. Likewise, Kangaita Community Forest Users Association has replenished 55-hectares of Njukiini Forest in Kirinyaga County. Be that as may, human-wildlife conflicts continues to be a major challenge in Njukiri Forest. It arises because the farmers’ access forest areas in search of pasture. Moreover, wild animals escape the forest area and, form time to time, attack livestock. Not to be undone, the farmers also enter protected forest areas and clear up forest areas in search of fuel and land. The clearance of forest land has resulted to increased conflicts with wild animals and authorities. Not to mention, conflicts with water resources also occur as they struggle to access the water points. Additionally, human wildlife conflicts have increased because the wild animals and humans are competing for the same water and food resources thus, raising the incidences of wildlife attack on humans and vice versa. There's proof in support of these conflicts that are rearing due to climate change. Kenya's vast forest reserves are of immeasurable importance in biodiversity conservation, water regulation, and carbon storage. Collectively, these forests, natural and exotic, cover 2008 km2 or about 3.4% of Kenya's land surface area, and 15% of the most fertile land. They also provide important recreational and ecotourism opportunities for visitors to enjoy Kenya's natural beauty and wildlife. Index of National Forests & Forests Reserves in Kenya Baringo County - Tugen Hills Forest , Lembus Forest , Koibatek Forest , Bomet County - Chepalungu Forest , Trans Mara Forest , South Western Mau Forest Reserve , Bungoma County - Chepkitale Forest , Busia County - Budalang'i Forest , Elgeyo Marakwet County - Bugar Forest , Kessup Forest , Embobut Forest , Cherangani Hills Forest Reserve , Embu County - Njukiri Forest , Murinduko Hill Forest , Kirimiri Forest , Kiangombe Forest , Irangi Forest , Homa Bay County - Gwassi Hills Forest , The Kodera Forest , Kakamega County - Kakamega Forest Reserve , Kisere Forest , Malava Forest , Kericho County - Mau Forest Complex , Masaita Forest , Kiambu County - Kinale Forest, Kereita Forest, Kilifi County - Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve , Mwangea Hill Forest , Dakatcha Woodland , Kirinyaga County - Murinduko Forest , Njukiini Forest , Kisii County - The Nyangweta Forest , Kitui County - Mumoni Hill Forest Reserve , Muvaroa Hill Forest Reserve , Laikipia County - Marmanet Forest Reserve, Mukogodo Forest, Lamu County - Witu Forest , The Dodori Forest, Boni-Lungi Forest, Machakos County - Iveti Forest Reserve , Makueni County - Kibwezi Forest Station , Marsabit County - Marsabit National Reserve, The Turbi Forest, Meru County - Giitune Sacred Forest , Mucheene Forest , Mpogoro Forest , Ngaya Forest , Nyambane Hill Forest , Ngare Ndare Forest , Muranga County - Aberdare Forest Station , Nairobi County - Ngong Forest, The Karura Forest, Nandi County - South Nandi Forest , North Nandi Forest , North Tinderet Reserve , Nyandarua County - Nyandarua Forest , Dundori Forest , Samburu County - Kirisia Forest , Taita Taveta County - Ngangao Forest , Vuria Hill, Fururu Forest, Tharaka Nithi Forest - Chuka Forest Station , Vihiga County - Nganyi Forest, Kaimosi Forest , The Kibiri Forest , West Pokot County - Kamatira Forest Situated at the base of Mount Kenya, Embu County offers a rich tapestry of cultural heritage, natural beauty, and adventure activities, making it a rewarding destination for travelers seeking an authentic experience in the central highland of Kenya. Engage with the Aembu and Mbeere people, who inhabit the region, and learn about their traditional way of life, like farming practices, music, and dance. You Are Here: Njukiri Forest Where to Next? Explore Destinations Near Njukiri Forest A Guide to Embu County A Summa Digest of Embu About Embu Way Back When 32 Destinations in Embu County , arranged as one would visit these - south, west, east then south - with the aid of narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart: Mwea Rice Plains , Ndaraca ya Ngai , Embu Art Centre , Izaak Walton Inn , Iveche Falls , Karunina Falls , Njukiri Forest , Camp Ndunda Falls , Mount Kenya Riverside Retreat , Embu Golf Range , Murinduko Hill Forest , Karue Hill , Kirimiri Forest , Nthenge Njeru Falls , Nthungu Falls , Nthenge Njeru Hiking Trail , Irangi Forest Station , Mzima Fishing Camp , Kaagari-Gaturi Irrigation , Thuci River Lodge , Mbeere Terraces , Kiang’ombe Forest , Mumoni Hill , Kianjiru Hill , Mwea National Reserve , Kamburu Dam , Riakanau Beach, Masinga Dam , Masinga Dam Resort , Gitaru Dam , Kindaruma Dam , Kiambere Dam Know More About Embu County: Its Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads - with aid of strip maps, Airports, Climate & National Monuments What's The Lay Of The Land In C.14? Embu is exemplified by its sharply defined uplands, lowland and slopes from the north, northwest towards the east and southeast, with a few isolated hills such as Kiambere and Kiang’ombe. What's The Air Like In Embu? Embu has a typical highland profile, on the windward side of Mount Kenya, with cold and wet upper zones to hot and dry lower zones in Tana River Basin. Temperatures range betwixt 20 o  and 30 o C. Know More About Embu County…

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