Forest & Landscape Restoration
We establish and restore tree niches in degraded natural forests and landscapes so ecosystems can recover, hold water and store carbon again.
Working Towards Ending Deforestation
We Grow Trees Where Kenya Needs Them Most
Tree Niches is a not-for-profit organization working towards ending deforestation through the establishment and restoration of tree niches in degraded forests and landscapes.
- Trees Planted
- 0+Trees Planted
- Indigenous Trees
- 0+Indigenous Trees
- Mangrove Trees
- 0+Mangrove Trees
- Volunteers
- 0Volunteers
Our Impact So Far
0+
Trees Planted
Including 1.2 million indigenous trees and 648,000 mangroves, grown with individuals, corporates, the government, local and international partners and forest-adjacent communities across Kenya.
About Tree Niches
A Not-For-Profit Restoring Kenya's Tree Cover
We work in collaboration with individuals, local and international partners, corporates, the government and local communities to grow trees in schools, cities, farmlands and degraded forests — promoting healthy ecosystems, rich biodiversity, offsetting carbon dioxide emissions and improving local economies.
Our Vision
A future where healthy tree niches are sustainably managed by the people.
Our Mission
Establish tree niches in schools, cities, farmlands and reforest degraded natural forests and landscapes.
What We Do
Four Ways We Grow Tree Niches
From degraded forest blocks to school compounds and farmland, each programme puts the right trees in the right place — and returns to make sure they survive.
Agroforestry on Farms
We work with landowners to grow agroforestry trees through agreed farm models that pay back in soil, food and income.
School Tree Planting & Education
We believe the best approach to conserving healthy forests is early education and the practice of tree planting in schools.
Community Forest Restoration
Local communities are fundamental to reforesting degraded natural forests — so we grow trees while growing livelihoods.
Why It Matters
Growing Trees Promotes
Every tree niche we establish works on four fronts at once.
Healthy Ecosystems
Restoring tree cover so forests, water catchments and landscapes function again.
Rich Biodiversity
Growing indigenous species that bring back habitat for wildlife and pollinators.
Offsetting Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Every niche of trees established captures carbon and builds climate resilience.
Improved Local Economies
Trees on farms and near forests create food, agro-commodities and income.
Our Projects
Restoration Work On The Ground
Ngong Hills Forest, Kajiado County, Kenya
Tree Planting in Ngong Hills Forest
Volunteers, partners and community members plant indigenous seedlings in degraded sections of Ngong Hills Forest, then return to water and monitor them so the young trees survive their first seasons.
Ngong Hills Forest, Kenya
Ngong Hills Forest Site Profiling
Before planting begins, our team profiles the site — assessing degradation, soils and existing vegetation — so that the right species are matched to the right part of the landscape.
Ngong Hills, Kenya
Hiking and Planting
A hike that ends in restoration. Participants walk the hills, learn how the landscape has changed, and plant trees together — turning a day outdoors into lasting tree cover.
Our Team
Led By Foresters And Partnership Builders
Tree Niches is led by its co-founders, who combine forestry expertise with partnership development.
Dr. Solomon Kipkoech
Co-Founder & Director of Forestry
Mr. Fredrick Omollo Okello
Co-Founder & CEO
Dr. Erick K'omolo
Board Chairman
Elvis Obok
Legal Counsel
Mr. John Kipsang
Finance Officer
Our Partners
We Grow Trees In Collaboration
Interested in partnering? See our partners.
Partner With Us Today
Let's Grow a Greener Future Together
We grow trees in collaboration with individuals, local and international partners, corporates, the government and local communities. Join us and let us plant more trees.