Factors influencing sustainability of tree planting programmes in primary schools in Kinangop Constituency Nyandarua County, Kenya
Abstract
Tree planting is an important endeavor which contributes to conservation of environment and
maintenance of balance in the ecosystem, fighting soil erosion and absorption of carbon dioxide
hence stabilizing the global temperatures. Trees improve the air we breathe and provide food and
shelter. In spite of their great contribution to the world and its surrounding, World tree cover
has been on the decline due problem of deforestation and increasing population which exert
pressure on forest resources hence the need to plant more trees sustainably. In recognition of the
need to increase tree cover across the country, the government of Kenya provided funds to
schools to establish tree nursery programmes that were meant to be self- sustaining. In Kinangop
constituency 20 schools were selected for the programmes. The purpose of this study was to
examine the factors influencing sustainability of tree planting programmes in Kinangop
Constituency Nyandarua County. The objectives of study were: to assess the influence of
community participation in sustainability of tree nursery programmes, to determine how training
of project teams influence sustainability of tree nursery programmes, to determine how financial
administration practices influence sustainability of tree planting programmes and to establish
how marketing strategies influence sustainability of tree nursery programmes in primary schools
in Kinangop constituency Nyandarua County, Kenya. The study used a descriptive survey
research design. A sample size of 70 members of school community respondents was used,
which comprised of chairmen, treasurers, District Education Members, head teachers and
teachers of school participating in tree planting programmes. The researcher used purposive
sampling method while data was collected by use of questionnaires. Data obtained from the field
was sorted, edited and organize using Statistical Package of Social Sciences and the results were
presented using tables, percentages and a brief explanation. The results of the study showed that
majority of the respondent agreed that community participation influenced sustainability of tree
nursery programmes and that training of project teams also influenced tree sustainability of tree
nursery programmes in Kinangop Constituency. The study further showed that financial
administration practices and marketing strategies significantly influences the sustainability of
tree nursery programmes in schools. The recommendations made are that to enhance community
participation, communities should be sensitized and educated on the importance of participating
in the tree nursery programmes and that aggressive training and marketing campaigns should be
embarked followed by constant follow ups from the relevant bodies if the tree nursery
programmes will be sustainable in the long run. The findings of this study will be of benefit to
the Government in policy formulation in areas of implementing tree programmes in schools. It
will also benefit the private sector and Non-Governmental Organizations involved in
conservation of the environment through sustainable tree planting programmes and will also
contribute to Knowledge on sustainable tree planting.
Citation
Degree Of Masters Of Arts Degree in Project Planning and ManagementPublisher
University of Nairobi Facuty of Arts
Description
A research project report submitted in partial fulfillment of
the requirements for the award of the Degree Of Masters Of
Arts Degree in Project Planning and Management of the
University of Nairobi
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