

ABOUT THE WRITER
Edwin Okoth writes science blogs for Forests News. He holds an M.A. degree (Business Journalism) from Columbia University in New York, a post-graduate diploma in mass communication from Kenya Institute of Mass Communication and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kenyatta University in Kenya
BY THIS WRITER
News
- 10 Feb 2022
To save the shea tree, scientists explore predictive breeding tools
Decline threatens value chain
News
- 17 Dec 2021
Scientists urge action as Gambian livestock grazing puts forests at risk
Threats to ecosystems must be addressed to meet environmental goals
News
- 1 Nov 2021
Study pushes for climate smart agriculture to curb deforestation in DRC
Farmers expand production areas
News
- 27 Sep 2021
Poor charcoal production techniques fuel tree cutting in Kenya
Traditional earth kilns inefficient
Event Coverage
- 3 Sep 2021
Trees play a key role in building sustainable food systems, experts affirm
Time to develop nature-based solutions
News
- 16 Aug 2021
How deforestation poses dengue pandemic risk for Africa and Asia
Some diseases are extending distribution ranges
20 Jul 2021
Software can predict genetic changes to plants caused by climate change
Tree seed sourcing programs may benefit from AlleleShift