#Our Forest Trees
Learn and Explore the beauty and benefits of forest trees!
Osyris lanceolata
| Other Names | African sandalwood, watta bush or Camwood |
| Uses | medicinal purposes, food source, fuel and charcoal production, craftsmanship, erosion control, traditional rituals, and animal forage. |
| Medicinalvalue | used to reduce fever and alleviate symptoms associated with febrile illnesses. Used in traditional medicine to treat stomach problems, such as indigestion and gastrointestinal discomfort. |
| How to plant | Research the species and its growth requirements. Choose a well-draining site with full or partial sunlight. Prepare the soil and dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball. Plant the tree carefully at ground level. Water thoroughly and maintain consis Click for more |
| Where to plant | Turkana, Marsabit, Samburu, Isiolo, Kitui, Makueni, Tharaka-Nithi, Rift Valley click for more |
| Pests that can affect | aphids, caterpillars, and scale insects click for more |
Acacia
| Other Names | wattles, acacias |
| Uses | medicines, baking ingredients, tools, and woodwork |
| Medicinalvalue | medicines, baking ingredients, tools, and woodwork |
| How to plant | plant seed, water it to seedling and so on Click for more |
| Where to plant | Kikuyu, Kiambu, Limuru click for more |
| Pests that can affect | beatles, termites click for more |
Picea
| Other Names | North American timber, SPF (spruce, pine, fir) and whitewood |
| Uses | is important in the paper industry, and timber from the trees is used in a variety of applications. Resonant spruce wood is used for sounding boards in pianos and the bodies of violins as well as in construction and for boats, airplanes, and barrels |
| Medicinalvalue | is antimicrobial against bacteria and fungi, excellent antiseptic for wounds and was traditionally used a lozenge for sore throats and coughs. |
| How to plant | plant seed, water it to seedling and so on Click for more |
| Where to plant | Kikuyu, Kiambu, Limuru click for more |
| Pests that can affect | beatles click for more |