Peter Gitau, Ph.D

Read our latest #research on spatial and temporal dynamics of native tropical montane forests in response to colonial alienation and exploitation within the Central highlands of Kenya.👇

09.09.2025 12:01 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Colonial-era settlements and post-colonial legacies have increased the loss of montane forests in the central highlands of Kenya - Communications Earth & Environment Logging and agricultural conversions led to the loss of 46% of montane forests in Kenya’s Central Highlands between 1910 and 1975, while legacies of postcolonial resettlement resulted in a further 20% loss between 1975 and 2024, according to historical maps, satellite imagery, and resettlement datasets.

🌳🪓Logging and agricultural conversions led to the loss of 46% of montane forests in Kenya's Central Highlands between 1910 and 1975, while legacies of postcolonial resettlement resulted in a further 20% loss between 1975 and 2024.

👉Read more here: www.nature.com/articles/s43...

01.09.2025 14:17 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1

The delta at the Omo river-Lk.Turkana mouth..such a beauty!! #wetlands #nature #deltas

26.09.2023 08:38 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Grasshopper camouflaged as dry leaves, nature at its best.

02.09.2023 18:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Prediction of above normal rainfall for the Oct-Dec season in the Eastern Africa region due to El Niño...#getprepared source @icpac_igad

24.08.2023 06:50 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Hi, Sky people, I'm currently looking for research work opportunities focused on wetlands, mangroves, rivers...if you know or looking to add a dedicated team member to your team I'm the perfect choice!

16.08.2023 10:29 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

New here! Looking forward to meeting and having great conversations. In our "spare" time we do comics for conservation science. More at comicconservationnetwork.crevado.com

07.08.2023 07:17 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0