Biodiversity enrichment of old charcoal kiln sites in Narok.

Aerial application of 300kgs of mixed indigenous acacia tree seedballs on an area that was illegally degraded by charcoal makers who mostly targeted mature acacia trees near Aitong, Narok South, Kenya.

November 2018

A rudimentary method of seed application. What is needed is a http://www.helispread.com/ bucket.

But effective for biodiversity enrichment programs where straight lines and an even spread is unwanted. 

Selective seeding of high density woodfuel extraction areas in-between the new farms/pastures. . 

Read more about the scorched earth result from charcoal kilns.

May 2019 

This one at 5 months of age and having defied the goats and dikdiks now faces increased elephant pressure and an uncertain climate future. But like most acacia trees...its tough enough not to worry to much ;) 

The local landowner showing us some of the thousands of sprouts on the many charcoal kiln sites. 

Differential germination rates from natural seed dormancy help spread regeneration over a few years with the acacia species. 

Lack of any other sprouts of any forbs or grasses shows a semi-sterile seedbed.