Project: Land restoration of Kamutei II Farm

AWG does not only want to limit itself to the local scale, but also wants to see what it can mean on a regional scale. The area in which AWG is active is very dry and is becoming drier due to climate change, among other things. It receives only 300-700 mm of rain per two seasons (April and November). In most watercourses there is no water for most of the year. One of these seasonal rivers is the Tiva River. The locals collect water from this river for their household. The Tiva River also supplies the Tsavo National Park with water, which is located downstream. The elephants and other animals also benefit from the water here.

AWG’s mission is to provide the landscape with a canopy of leaves that improves soil quality and increases water availability. That is why AWG is currently focusing on converting conventional agriculture (goats and local crops) to agroforestry. By planting more trees, the water is retained longer and released more gradually to the Tiva River. The local population and the animals in Tsavo National Park benefit from this.