List Of Hardwood Trees In Kenya
Hardwood Tree is the hard, compact wood or timber of various trees, as the oak, cherry, maple, or mahogany.
In this article Keweb.co tries to answer the question by publishing the full list of Hardwood Trees in Kenya
Below are the full List of Hardwood Trees In Kenya
The chief hardwoods are musheragi, muiri, mukeo, camphor, and musaise.
The chief softwoods are podo, cedar, and cypress. The supply of softwoods is adequate for local needs, both for building and other purposes.
Wattle, grown mainly on small African plantations, provides the base of an important industry.
Kenya maintains some 2,320,000 ha (5,733,000 acres) in indigenous forests, mangroves, and forest plantations, about 4% of the total land area. Total forest and woodland coverage is about 30%.
The timber cut in 2000 was nearly 21.6 billion cu m (762 billion cu ft) of roundwood, of which 95% went for fuel.
Production that year included 185,000 cu m (6.5 million cu ft) of sawn wood and 66,000 cu m (2.3 million cu ft) of wood pulp. In 1975, production of the first Kenya-made paper began at the Pan-African Paper Mills in Webuye.
What type of hardwood trees are in Kenya?
Mahogany, cypress and eucalyptus are common in Kenya, while plywood is imported from outside the continent and teak and pine are imported from the region.
Which hardwood trees grow fast in Kenya?
The Melia is one of the most desirable Fast Growing Timber Trees in Kenya. It is known for its high-quality timber and is a popular plant for farmers in the area. Its growth rate makes it suitable for both commercial and home-use purposes, and the tree is capable of reaching up to 30 meters in height.
What wood is famous in Kenya?
The olive wood tree is sacred to Kenyans and appreciated worldwide for its beautiful grain patterns and durability.