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Aberdare Range Forests
Findings
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Illegal encroachment into the forest |
A 61-hour aerial survey of the forest reserves of the Aberdare Range ecosystem and the forested areas inside the National Park was carried out during the second half of 2002.
The survey revealed that:
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The forests are heavily impacted by illegal charcoal production in most areas on the western, southern and south-eastern slopes.
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Illegal logging of indigenous trees is a major concern across the entire Range, in particular the logging of Cedar trees that extensively affect the northern and western slopes.
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Illegal cultivation of crops and settlements present a major threat to the integrity of the ecosystem, having already led to the destruction of over 6,100 hectares.
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