Mongabay on Nostr: Mau Forest is one of the largest forests in East Africa, and the most important water ...

Mau Forest is one of the largest forests in East Africa, and the most important water catchment in western Kenya, providing water for millions of people.

Mau is also home to a plethora of wildlife, including endangered species such as African bush elephants, African golden cats and bongo antelopes.

But Mau lost some 25% of its tree cover between 1984 and 2020, and satellites show continuing loss.

By Morgan Erickson-Davis
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/11/western-kenyas-most-important-water-capturing-forest-is-disappearing-satellites-show/

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