ID: E5W-PXV
ID: E5W-PXV
Kiko
Vitex keniensis
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Kenya
12:47 - 24°C
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Who am I?
Date of birth
03/10/2020
Also known as
Kiko
Name
Leo
Tree
Leo
Where am I located?
Country
Kenya
Place of birth
Embu
Coordinates
0° 20′ 38.35″ S
37° 26′ 59.39″ E
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My Timeline
The important moments in your tree's life.
Seed
It all starts with a tiny seed, nice and warm in the soil.
Nursery
Your seedling is big enough to be welcomed into one of our nurseries, along with many others.
Planted
We’re here! Your tree has reached its new home: it’s been planted by a smallholder, who’ll take care of it for years to come.
Photo
Strike a pose! Now that it’s big enough, here’s a photo of your tree!
My Gallery
Nursery
Planted
37° 26′ 59.39″ E
Photo
Curiosity about me
The important moments in your tree's life.
Let's start with introductions
Meru is the name of one of the most fascinating peaks in Africa. Considered a still active volcano, it rises in the middle of the Arusha National Park and it is here, in this territory of vast horizons and uncontaminated charm, that the so-called Meru Oak finds its natural habitat. A tree of impressive size, up to 35 metres high, the Meru Oak is on the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) because it is often cut down indiscriminately.
Meaning
Pride
The Meru Oak is not only a tall tree, but it also has a thick and wide crown. When it grows alone at the edge of a forest it gives a clear picture of the strength and pride of Nature.
How much CO2 I’ll absorb
My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*
Current absorption
- 140 kg
2020
0 kg
2030
-350 kg
* The tree will continue to absorb CO2 even after the tenth year. Therefore this is a prudent estimate.
How I am useful to local communities
Soil
It improves the quality of the soil thanks to the nitrogen fixation process or it reduces soil erosion, thanks to its extended root system.
Biodiversity
It helps restocking various animal species, thus helping the variety of fauna and flora overall.
My benefits
50%
Food Security
The trees will bear fruits, some that will be edible immediately and others that can become edible through processing, ensuring food resources over time.
30%
Economic development
The trees' fruits and the products derived from their transformation can be traded in local networks, offering income opportunities.
70%
CO₂ Absorption
During its life cycle, each tree will offset CO₂. The trees that you plant can offset your emissions.
80%
Environmental protection
The trees are planted in agroforestry systems that favor the virtuous interaction between the different species and their positive impact on the environment and on the land.