Welcome to CER-Kenya!

Our vision is a future of resilient ecosystems and thriving communities. Our mission is to restore biodiverse ecosystems by engaging people and sharing knowledge. Join us in making a lasting impact on our environment and communities.

Science

Access & contribute to our growing database of robust ecosystem restoration research. Seasoned scientist or citizen scientist, there is a place for you at CER-K.

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Support

Help us restore thriving indigenous ecosystems across Kenya through planting trees, making a donation, and purchasing our seeds & seedlings.

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Visit

Bring your school, family, or company on an unforgettable tour through our transformed forests, seed bank, nurseries, and Kenya's only botanic garden.

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learn

Access our free resources to learn about indigenous tree species, permaculture, syntropic agroforestry & more. Find videos, colouring pages, infographics, & workbooks available on our website.

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Partner

Join a network of Kenya's top scientists, conservationists, and restoration experts by becoming a partner.

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BUY

Buy tree seeds from a trusted source for affordable and high-quality indigenous tree seeds in Kenya. Our exclusive price list features a diverse selection of seeds collected from over 140 community networks, spanning across the Highland and Savanna ecosystems.

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Our hubs

We operate in three ecosystem restoration hubs across distinct Kenyan biomes.

Highland Hub

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Savannah Hub

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Coastal Hub

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Conservation successes of 2024

2,000 Seedlings of Vepris glandulosa an endangered (EN) species potted
Transplanted 48 Erythrina abyssinica seedlings to the grasslands.
170 seedlings of Cylicomorpha parviflora propagated, 270 seedlings of Baphia longipedicellata-240 and Pandanus kajui-130 planted by community members in Maranga hills-Embu County
Identification of Chassalia kenyensis Verdc (VU) at Michelle Forest (Kiambethu) and its Propagation at CERK nursery.
Seeds of Baphia longipedicellata (VU), Brucea macrocarpa (EN), Millettia vatkei (EN), Rytigynia eickii (VU), and Parkisonia anacantha (VU) were collected processed, and sown
Seeds of Parkinsonia anarcantha, Rytigynia eickii, and Millettia vaktei were collected and propagated in the nursery
2,472 trees were planted in the Gatamaiyo restoration site
Recording rare and elusive wildlife like caracals, genets, and leopards through camera traps at Enarau.
Bird species increased from 83 to 97 identified individuals at the Savannah Hub .