Our Savannah Hub comprises 520 combined acres of degraded savannah and intensively farmed land under restoration. It features the most diverse tree nursery in the Maasai Mara, with over 42 indigenous tree species represented.
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Massai Mara
1480 – 2280 meters
Savannah
25°c
950 mm per year (range 800-1200 mm)
The Maasai Mara is home to a wide variety of plant species, including grasses, shrubs, and trees. These plants form the foundation of the ecosystem, supporting a diverse array of wildlife.
Indigenous tree species like the acacia provide crucial habitats for numerous bird species and insects, and also serve as important food sources for herbivores.
Trees and plants play a critical role in soil stabilisation, preventing erosion and maintaining the integrity of the landscape.They contribute to the water cycle by regulating water flow, enhancing groundwater recharge, and reducing the risk of floods and droughts.
The diverse vegetation supports herbivores such as elephants, giraffes, and antelopes, which in turn sustain predators like lions and cheetahs.Specific plant species are crucial for certain animals; for example, the grazing patterns of wildebeests are directly tied to the growth cycles of grasses in the Mara.
The plants and trees in the Maasai Mara act as carbon sinks, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and helping to mitigate the effects of climate change.
The Maasai people, who inhabit the region, rely on the local flora for traditional medicine, building materials, and as a source of fuel.Tourism, driven by the unique landscape and rich biodiversity, provides economic benefits to the local communities and supports conservation efforts.
To restore Kenya's degraded savanna habitats (woodlands, wetlands and Grasslands)
To establish a thematic botanical garden which aims at preservation of RETs Species, indigenous knowledge, and promote ecotourism
To conduct research on savanna ecosystems (woodlands, wetlands and Grasslands) to inform best restoration practices
To avail indigenous planting materials for the restoration of savanna ecosystems
To engage in partnerships with other organisations
To integrate traditional ecological knowledge into scientific research to enhance biocultural restoration