Drive to halt extinction of indigenous tree launched

Kenya Forestry Research Institute is rolling out a massive drive to save high value indigenous tree species in semi-arid Ukambani region threatened with extinction. Speaking to the Star yesterday, Kefri Kitui deputy director Albert Luvanda said the reforestation technology involves the grafting of the tree commonly known as Mukau. He said their research shows that the tree had been over harvested in the recent past...