Forest officials rushed to explain a shocking video that spread across social media. The footage showed what looked like massive damage inside Karura Forest. A cyclist recorded the scenes that upset many Kenyans online. Kenya Forest Service jumped into action to calm public fears. They revealed the truth behind the disturbing images.
The video actually captured planned tree cutting operations. Forest workers had removed exotic tree species from a 6.3 hectare section. Officials finished this harvesting during the 2024/2025 financial year. The timber went toward making fuel wood and fence posts. Forest managers planned every step of this operation months ahead.
Workers have already started replanting efforts across the cleared areas. They dug holes to prepare for the coming rainy season. Native trees will replace all the foreign species that came down. Forest Service wants Karura to become a completely indigenous urban forest. This change will boost recreation and tourism opportunities.
Signs announced the harvesting operations at forest entrances. Officials placed banners at key spots to inform visitors about the work. The transparent process followed proper forest management rules. Some areas will naturally regrow through coppicing methods. Other sections will get new trees through special planting programs.
Forest Service reminded citizens to check facts before sharing viral content. They stressed that plantation forests serve different purposes than conservation areas. The public can access the complete management plan documents. Officials harvest plantation trees across multiple counties nationwide. These operations provide domestic timber without harming protected indigenous forests.
The video actually captured planned tree cutting operations. Forest workers had removed exotic tree species from a 6.3 hectare section. Officials finished this harvesting during the 2024/2025 financial year. The timber went toward making fuel wood and fence posts. Forest managers planned every step of this operation months ahead.
Workers have already started replanting efforts across the cleared areas. They dug holes to prepare for the coming rainy season. Native trees will replace all the foreign species that came down. Forest Service wants Karura to become a completely indigenous urban forest. This change will boost recreation and tourism opportunities.
Signs announced the harvesting operations at forest entrances. Officials placed banners at key spots to inform visitors about the work. The transparent process followed proper forest management rules. Some areas will naturally regrow through coppicing methods. Other sections will get new trees through special planting programs.
Forest Service reminded citizens to check facts before sharing viral content. They stressed that plantation forests serve different purposes than conservation areas. The public can access the complete management plan documents. Officials harvest plantation trees across multiple counties nationwide. These operations provide domestic timber without harming protected indigenous forests.
