Coastal Eco-Region Forestry Research Programme – Gede
The Coast Eco-Region Research Programme (CERRP) is mandated to conduct research in forestry and allied natural resources in the coast region. The CERRP addresses challenges in: natural forestry ecosystems that include kayas and lowland mountain and mangrove forests; coastal dryland forests; farm forestry; and forest plantations.
The Programme implements its research and development activities in the following thematic areas: Forest Productivity and Improvement; Biodiversity and Environment Management; Forest Products Development; Socio-economics, Policy and Governance; and Technical Support Services.
Location
CERRP headquarters is located in Gede, in Arabuko Sokoke Forest (ASF), Kilifi County about 100 km North of Mombasa and 20 km South of Malindi Town, along the Mombasa –Malindi road.
Geographical Coverage
CERRP covers six counties namely; Kilifi, Mombasa, Lamu, Taita Taveta, Kwale and Tana River.
Training in: tree seed; tree nursery management; and tree establishment, management and marketing
Advisory services on forestry and allied natural resources
Student attachment and internship
Consultancy services in forestry and allied natural resources
Disseminated various technologies and information on forestry through open and field days, agricultural shows, conferences and workshops, print and electronic media
Trained youth, communities, county and national government officials, NGOs, civil society organizations and students on various forest technologies
Youths in a tree nursery management training
Nature Kenya and KEFRI officers conducting a Focus Group Discussion Tana River County