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August 29, 2008
Kenya’s Kaya Forests Awarded World Heritage Status
Posted by: Marlo McKenzie

In 2008 the “Sacred Kaya Mijikenda Forests” was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The inscribed area includes 11 separate forest sites spread along 125 miles of coast, including the Giriama, Jibana, Kambe, Kauma, Ribe, Rabai, Duruma and Kinondo kayas. This designation will help to further strengthen protection for the kaya forests. UNESCO helps countries protect their World Heritage sites by providing technical assistance and professional training and supporting public awareness-building and conservation activities.

For more information read our Kaya Forests site report.

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