Deforestation in Kenya (original) (raw)
La déforestation au Kenya est le processus de diminution de la surface occupée par la forêt au Kenya. En 1963 la forêt n'occupait plus que 10% du pays, elle n'en occupe plus que 2,5% de nos jours. Selon une étude du Programme des Nations Unies pour l’environnement, les coûts engendrés par la déforestation au Kenya sont quatre fois plus élevés que les gains de l'exploitation forestière. La déforestation est estimée à 68 millions de dollars en 2010, à comparer au 15 millions de dollars de revenus liés à l'industrie forestière.
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| dbo:abstract | Kenya's forests are fragmented across the country, combined, forests cover over 37 million hectares. Out of those 37 million hectares, 2.1 million are woodlands, 24.8 million are bush lands and 10.7 are wooded grasslands. Kenya's forests are important at a global level as they host 1847 species of amphibians, birds, mammals, and reptiles of which 4% are only found in Kenya. Beyond its fauna, Kenya's forest also hosts 6505 types of vascular plants, with 4.1% only being found in Kenya. Today Kenya faces high rates of deforestation which endanger both its fauna and flora. It has been estimated that since Kenya's independence in 1963 the forest cover has dropped from 10% of the nation to 6%, losing approximately 12,000 hectares annually. These levels of deforestation have impacted Kenya as they rely on the forest for the storage of rainwater, the prevention of flooding, the fertility of the soil, and the regulation of climate conditions. The World War II period and its aftermath made it clear to British colonial administration that reform was needed to sustain Kenyan forests. One of the first steps for conservation took place with the 1941 revision of the Forest Ordinance that passed legislation to create forest reserves and create a committee with professionals on matters of conservation. By 1950 the forest department had gained control of 100,000 acres, but it had a difficult time sustaining the conservation of these areas; it required meaningful policy to meet the constant attention these areas needed. As the independence of Kenya approached, its forest continued to degrade in part due to the land demand from the growing population. By the beginning of the 19th century, the population in Kenya stood at 1,7 million, which increased to 8.5 million by 1962. The desired land that could be used for farming was in the forests; thus, deforestation increased. Demand for wood fuel increased in urban areas such as Nairobi, Kisumu, and Mombasa. After Kenya gained its independence in 1963, the efforts to resolve deforestation continued but fell short. Some of the methods taken during the period included the recruitment of Canadian and British experts to manage the forest. The Canadian Overseas Assistance Programme assisted Kenya by training its foresters and provided a 5-week tour in Canadian forests to Kenyan conservators, as both share the timber industry. (en) La déforestation au Kenya est le processus de diminution de la surface occupée par la forêt au Kenya. En 1963 la forêt n'occupait plus que 10% du pays, elle n'en occupe plus que 2,5% de nos jours. Selon une étude du Programme des Nations Unies pour l’environnement, les coûts engendrés par la déforestation au Kenya sont quatre fois plus élevés que les gains de l'exploitation forestière. La déforestation est estimée à 68 millions de dollars en 2010, à comparer au 15 millions de dollars de revenus liés à l'industrie forestière. (fr) |
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| rdfs:comment | La déforestation au Kenya est le processus de diminution de la surface occupée par la forêt au Kenya. En 1963 la forêt n'occupait plus que 10% du pays, elle n'en occupe plus que 2,5% de nos jours. Selon une étude du Programme des Nations Unies pour l’environnement, les coûts engendrés par la déforestation au Kenya sont quatre fois plus élevés que les gains de l'exploitation forestière. La déforestation est estimée à 68 millions de dollars en 2010, à comparer au 15 millions de dollars de revenus liés à l'industrie forestière. (fr) Kenya's forests are fragmented across the country, combined, forests cover over 37 million hectares. Out of those 37 million hectares, 2.1 million are woodlands, 24.8 million are bush lands and 10.7 are wooded grasslands. Kenya's forests are important at a global level as they host 1847 species of amphibians, birds, mammals, and reptiles of which 4% are only found in Kenya. Beyond its fauna, Kenya's forest also hosts 6505 types of vascular plants, with 4.1% only being found in Kenya. Today Kenya faces high rates of deforestation which endanger both its fauna and flora. It has been estimated that since Kenya's independence in 1963 the forest cover has dropped from 10% of the nation to 6%, losing approximately 12,000 hectares annually. These levels of deforestation have impacted Kenya as the (en) |
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