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Mukogodo Forest: Testimony of co-existence between man, tree

Mukogodo Forest stands in the arid and semi-arid areas of Isiolo and Laikipia counties. [Beryl Ringos, Standard]

In a nation where indigenous forests are dwindling, Mukogodo Forest stands resolute against the tide of human encroachment and deforestation. Its survival, a testament to the synergy between the local community and the forest, paints a heartening tale.

Standing in the arid and semi-arid are as of Isiolo and Laikipia counties, the forest spans over 30,000 hectares. A jewel in a parched land, it's a bastion against the ravages of climate change.

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