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== Tree Species ==
== Tree Species ==
The main tree species in the forest are Eucalyptus and Acacia
The main tree species in the forest are Eucalyptus and Acacia

== Management ==
The forest is under the management of the Kenya Forest service in collaboration with the Menengai Community Forest Association


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Revision as of 07:21, 12 December 2014

Menengai Forest is an urban forest situated within Nakuru Town,in Kenya.[where?]

Altitude

It is situated in an elevated area which ranges from 1900-2300 metres above sea level.

Area

The forest covers an area of about 7000 Hectares.The actual forested area is about 2000 Hectares

Soils

The forest stands on soils derived from volcanic ash. The soil texture is mainly sandy and is very easily eroded.

Tree Species

The main tree species in the forest are Eucalyptus and Acacia

Management

The forest is under the management of the Kenya Forest service in collaboration with the Menengai Community Forest Association