Deforestation continues in Kenya’s largest water capturing forest, satellites show

Mongabay
Nov 7, 2023, 5:13 pm351 pts
New satellite data analysis reveals that Mau Forest in Kenya, the largest montane forest in East Africa, is continuing to lose tree cover, likely due to illegal logging and agricultural expansion, despite efforts at protection. The Mau Forest is vital as the country’s biggest water catchment area, covering…

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