--- title: Stop the attack on Kenya's forests now! description: Our forests are under attack image: https://pages.greenpeaceafrica.org/hubfs/Aberdare-KENYA-forests.jpg --- [![Greenpeace](https://pages.greenpeaceafrica.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/greenpeace_p4_theme/assets/gp-logo.svg)](https://www.greenpeace.org/africa/en) Sign petition ![hands-off-our-forests (1)](https://pages.greenpeaceafrica.org/hubfs/hands-off-our-forests%20(1).gif "hands-off-our-forests (1)") Iconic Kenyan forests making up almost 10 times the size of Nairobi are under threat. Parts of Suam Forest are slated to be destroyed for the construction of a border town, acres of Oloolua Forest is to be handed over to a private developer, while large areas of Karura and Aberdare forests could be torn up for a road expansion project. Despite the government’s promise of new trees, the simple fact is we cannot use seedlings to replant our way into a forest ecosystem. In 2023, when the lifting of the logging ban threatened Kenya’s forests, thousands of people took action and stopped it. Today, we call upon you once more. Will you quickly call for the protection of Kenya’s forests? supporters needed to reach By clicking to submit on a petition or form, you agree to Greenpeace Africa using the information you provide to keep you updated via email, mail, telephone, WhatsApp, text and social media about our campaigns and the ways you can help and get involved. For more information please see our [Privacy Policy](https://www.greenpeace.org/africa/en/privacy-and-cookies/). --- ## This is what exactly we want: - Immediately **stop any plans to hive off acres of forest land** for other uses such as road construction and border town developments. - **Uphold the logging ban** to safeguard Kenya's remaining forest cover, ensuring that the long-term benefits of forests are prioritised over short-term political and economic interests. - Improve forest governance by ensuring **transparency, accountability and effective community participation in forest management** and protection efforts. - Take swift and firm **action against illegal logging activities and land grabbing within forest areas**. Hold those, including political and business elites, accountable for their actions. Yes No The more people taking action, the more impact we'll have. 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