WAMZEDU BOTANICAL GARDEN (SHG)
Wamzedu Botanical Garden (SHG) was founded in Voi, Sagalla Location (Kwenjallo Village), The Wamzedu Botanical Garden (SHG) has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world leading by establishing nursery seedlings for one of the most threatened trees species, endangered, vulnerable and critically endangered trees in the world.
WHAT WE DO
At Wamzedu Botanical Garden (SHG), we find research on the most endangered, critically endangered, vulnerable trees species around the world including mostly resent research by KEFRI Kenya on threatened trees species in Taita Taveta. Some of the trees species that are in the nursery of Wamzedu Botanical Garden (SHG) include Coffea fadenii Kahawa (Teita) (EN), Prunus africana (Kiburabura) (Mngima-Taita) (VU), Warburgia Ugandensis, (EN&VU), Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum Camphora), Cherry/Strawberry Guava - Red (Psidium cattleyanum).
Wamzedu Botanical Garden (SHG) carries out research on other threatened trees which are medicinal in our Taita Taveta culture and through it different research organizations can join in and make it a success and ensure that through climate change we can make world a better place and green again.
our mission
To produce and distribute a consistent supply of high-quality, healthy tree seedlings to meet the needs of seedling users and We inspire and enable each other to come together to grow, plant and care for climate resilient trees. We create opportunities to learn about and value trees, promoting well-being and helping us to connect with our communities and the natural environment.
VISION
A future where businesses and individuals are agents of environmental regeneration and diverse tree-rich landscapes that regenerate the environment, our communities and the natural world.
OUR FOUR PILLARS
Plant Trees –Trees clean the air we all breathe. manufacture precious oxygen, allow biodiversity to flourish, help alleviate hunger, and give new habitat for wildlife. We advocate to ensure put in nursery trees for trees so as to conserve nature and ensure a greener environment for a better tomorrow.
our programs
A comprehensive portfolio of diverse food categories and essential household items caters to a broad market demand.
OUR VALUES
- We believe in Caring
- We believe in Regeneration
- We believe in Collaboration
- We believe in Openness
We grow a diverse range of healthy, resilient trees, plant the right trees in the right places for the right reasons, and care for them when they are in the ground.
We take a global and regenerative approach to everything we do, from collecting seed to planting trees in the ground, to being the change we want to see in the world. We are committed to green and climate positive working practices, keeping our carbon footprint low, using no more than we need, and using locally sourced, re-purposed and renewable materials, wherever possible.
We take a collaborative approach with communities, landowners and partner organisations in all aspects of work and share knowledge and experience because together we can achieve more.
We are curious, inquisitive and always open to new ideas so that we can adapt to an ever-changing environment and we welcome and proactively engage with a wide range of people; being diverse makes us stronger and more effective together.
