CHERP, is mandated to undertake forestry research mainly within Mt. Kenya forest and Aberdare forest ecosystems. The programme develops forestry technologies for; forest productivity and improvement, biodiversity and environment management and forest products and undertakes socio-economics, policy and governance studies in; forestry. The programme also provides technical support services on forestry.
Location
CHERP covers ten counties namely; Kiambu, Nairobi, Murang’a, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Kirinyaga, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, Meru, and Laikipia. The eco-region also partially covers; Eastern Nakuru, Lower Samburu, Northern Kajiado and Upper Machakos.
Forest Productivity and Improvement
Diversification and domestication of selected high value tree species on-farm
Genetic improvement of selected tree species
Development of technologies for predicting and managing tree pests and diseases
Development of micro-propagation techniques for popular tree species
Bamboo propagation and management
Biodiversity and Environment Management
Development of technologies for rehabilitation and management of degraded natural forests
Development of technologies for management of invasive plant species in forest eco-systems
Development of technologies for sustainable management of natural forests and woodlands
Development of technologies for conservation and management of water catchment areas and wetlands
Studies on hydrological cycles and status of forests and wetlands
Soil and water management for forestry development
Socio-Economics, Policy and Governance
Forest resource valuation including Payment for Environmental Services (PES)
Development of policy guidelines on forest benefit sharing, through Participatory Forest Management
Studies on institutional arrangements in management of forests and allied natural resources
Disseminated various technologies and information on forestry through open and field days, agricultural shows, conferences and workshops, print and electronic media
Trained stakeholders in various aspects of forestry such as: rehabilitation of degraded natural forests, rangelands and woodlands; nursery management; and Participatory Forest Management (PFM)
Established demonstration plots of medicinal plants
Our Services
Soils, plant, microbes and molecular analyses
Consultancy in; various aspects of forestry management and rehabilitation, landscaping, and Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit
Advisory services in management of tree pests and diseases
