Tree Planting
One might question how this relatest to my work here. Well let me tell you something.
Deforestation remains to be a leading factor in the environmental crisis here in Kenaya. Unlike in Canada tree planting is not actively done here. In fact here's a little statistic for you all. "Forests cover about 22% of the region, but they are dissappearing faster than anywhere else in the developing world. During the 1980's Africa lost 10.5% of its forests." That's a pretty staggering peice of data. And when one goes out and chops a tree down chances are they are not replanting another one.
Did you know Canada has roughly over 900 idgenous trees! That's pretty incredible if you think about it.
Linked to trees is rain. Here's a little proverb that really say's it all. "Without trees there is no rain. Without rain there is no water. Without water our crops die, and without crops we die."
So that's why planting trees in Kenya is so vital.. And you know what! The timing is so right! Drought is on the rise in East Africa. I can see it when i drive. Maize (corn) plots produce very little. Water is a scarce resource in Kenya.
I think in the future we will see water becoming a widly sought after resource. I say Canada watch out, our big brother is going to come a lookin'! Don't believe me well do a simple search on google. The statistics are there. The Ogalla aquifer which really waters the bread basket for the US is being depleted at a super fast rate. It get's you thinking. What's going on here? What kind of picture are we painting for future generations?
Anyhow tree planting in Kenya is important. Whenever Craig and Frances give a presentation they always ask, "Why is it that God had a tree in the centre of the garden of Eden?" Or that the 'tree' is used as a symbol of life? Things to think about and ponder.
P.S I posted a few tree planting pics on flickr.
Deforestation remains to be a leading factor in the environmental crisis here in Kenaya. Unlike in Canada tree planting is not actively done here. In fact here's a little statistic for you all. "Forests cover about 22% of the region, but they are dissappearing faster than anywhere else in the developing world. During the 1980's Africa lost 10.5% of its forests." That's a pretty staggering peice of data. And when one goes out and chops a tree down chances are they are not replanting another one.
Did you know Canada has roughly over 900 idgenous trees! That's pretty incredible if you think about it.
Linked to trees is rain. Here's a little proverb that really say's it all. "Without trees there is no rain. Without rain there is no water. Without water our crops die, and without crops we die."
So that's why planting trees in Kenya is so vital.. And you know what! The timing is so right! Drought is on the rise in East Africa. I can see it when i drive. Maize (corn) plots produce very little. Water is a scarce resource in Kenya.
I think in the future we will see water becoming a widly sought after resource. I say Canada watch out, our big brother is going to come a lookin'! Don't believe me well do a simple search on google. The statistics are there. The Ogalla aquifer which really waters the bread basket for the US is being depleted at a super fast rate. It get's you thinking. What's going on here? What kind of picture are we painting for future generations?
Anyhow tree planting in Kenya is important. Whenever Craig and Frances give a presentation they always ask, "Why is it that God had a tree in the centre of the garden of Eden?" Or that the 'tree' is used as a symbol of life? Things to think about and ponder.
P.S I posted a few tree planting pics on flickr.
posted by Sarah at 3:38 PM
5 Comments:
Hey Sarah, Way the go, Planting trees is a very big thing to do. It was always Opa Zomer's big gig in life. A tree is not only for now but it is for future generations. I like the idea that it was the tree in the garden analogy that Craig likes to use. We leave the world a huge legacy when we plant trees. I'm always so thankfull when I drive down a country road and see a long line of mature maples someone planted 40 years ago down a farmers fence row. Every farmer in Canada should do that! Always wanted to start doing that myself. Who knows maybe I'll still get a chance
Hey Babe, good to see you workin a sweat out there. Planting trees is a great way to renew the environment and bring back water to Kenya. I love trees, especially old ones. Yes water is huge and the next wars will be fought over it. It gets me thinking maybe there is a career in water for me?! Who knows, Canada has alot of water and we will be targeted for it. Watch out is right!
Hey Sarah, ya got some cool new pics up on your flicker badge. Could you explain a bit about them? Who's the kids in the uniform?
Sarah good thing you are planting trees over there cause your family in Ontario is doing the exact opposite!! Man, those guys will never learn will they?!
Hey Dad I'm not sure what picture you mean. Didn't I put explanations with them????
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