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Tree Duty Forests
 TreeDuty donations are used to plant endangered medicinal trees and endangered carving wood trees in protected community forests in Kenya. Excellent Development has established these forests to act as 'living seed banks', providing a source of seeds and a centre for traditional medicinal knowledge for the community. The initiative is being supported by the expertise of staff from The Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, as part of the Kenya Seeds for Life project.
While aiding the conservation of both endangered species and sources of medicine, the forests also increase regional biodiversity and act as a carbon sink, helping the global carbon balance. Examples of trees we plant are:
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Prunus africana (the red stinkwood)is a slow growing tree, which is severely threatened in the wild due to its value as a treatment for prostate disorders. It is currently protected under CITES appendix II. |
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Moringa oleifera (the horseradish tree) is a drought tolerant fruit bearing species with many uses. Its seeds can be used to improve domestic water quality. An edible oil is derived from its seeds. Its leaves contain high concentrations of vitamins A, B and C as well as calcium, iron and protein. The flowers are rich in potassium and calcium, and most parts of the tree have uses in traditional medicine. Furthermore, the wood provides a pulp that can be used to produce both paper and textiles. |
More information on our work with endangered trees.
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