)i) -Afforestation – increasing area under forest.
-Reafforestation
– replacing forests or trees which are cleared.
-Passing laws to deter depletion of forests.
-Encouraging community participation.
-Creation of forest reserves.
-Encouraging agroforestry.
ii) Agroforestry is the intercropping crops with certain species of trees.
iii) Agroforestry is encouraged by the government of Kenya because
i. It helps to address the increased demand for fuel wood.
ii. It keeps in the provision of timber for various uses.
iii. It is a way of combating soil erosion.
iv. Some of the trees are used as animal fodder.
v. Some trees like mangoes provide fruits for human consumption.
vi. The trees planted on farm land act as windbreaks.
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