The Oloolua Forest
Oloolua Forest is an important wildlife refuge and biodiversity hotspot.
Considered as a lung for Nairobi, the forest covers 618 hectares and is home to significant acreage of indigenous trees. The forest is part of the larger Ngong Forest block which also comprises Ngong Hills and Kibiko Forest blocks.
Considered as a lung for Nairobi, the forest covers 618 hectares and is home to significant acreage of indigenous trees. The forest is part of the larger Ngong Forest block which also comprises Ngong Hills and Kibiko Forest blocks.
WILDLIFE REFUGEEWithin an ever increasing urban environment, the forest provides a safe heaven for a number of mammal species, birds, indigenous flora and fauna...
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BIODIVERSITYThe forest, a biodiversity hotspot is home to large numbers of indigenous trees, birds and small wildlife.
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- Oloolua Forest is under threat -
Illegal logging is taking place, especially of the highly sought after hardwood Muhugu (Silver oak) and Mutamaiyu (Brown olive) trees.
Rivers in the forest are suffering from release of domestic and industrial waste upstream, which is a danger for communities using the water and animals in the forest.
Significant increase in dumping of domestic and construction waste in the forest.
Encroachment, overgrazing, soil erosion, insecurity, human wildlife conflict, and catchment destruction are major threats to the forest.
Recent expansion of the road network & SGR in and around the forest, has further fragmented the forest into 8 blocks.
A safe secure healthy forest will be a great asset to those living around Nairobi and the wider Karen and Ngong regions
Illegal logging is taking place, especially of the highly sought after hardwood Muhugu (Silver oak) and Mutamaiyu (Brown olive) trees.
Rivers in the forest are suffering from release of domestic and industrial waste upstream, which is a danger for communities using the water and animals in the forest.
Significant increase in dumping of domestic and construction waste in the forest.
Encroachment, overgrazing, soil erosion, insecurity, human wildlife conflict, and catchment destruction are major threats to the forest.
Recent expansion of the road network & SGR in and around the forest, has further fragmented the forest into 8 blocks.
A safe secure healthy forest will be a great asset to those living around Nairobi and the wider Karen and Ngong regions
OUR GOALS
CREATE A PROTECTED SPACE, THAT BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTALLY & ECONOMICALLY. Our aim is to protect the Forest for future generations.