Research Article

Enhancing Ecologically Sustainable Management of Deadwood in Kenya’s Natural Forests

Table 4

Total economic value of the Mau, Cherangany, and Mt. Elgon ecosystems.

Type of ecosystem serviceEcosystem servicesAnnual contribution (KShs.)Contribution to TEV (%)

ProvisioningTimber and nontimber22,941,590,3636.33
Food production634,770,0000.18
Water3,427,027,0000.95
Hydroelectricity11,983,679,0003.31
Biodiversity5,712,786,0001.58
Tourism9,300,000,0002.57
Subtotal53,999,852,36314.90
RegulatingWater flow2,960,143,0000.82
Water-quality regulation1,155,366,0000.32
Carbon sequestration176,657,067,00048.75
Oxygen generation118,461,049,00032.69
Microclimatic regulation2,099,161,0000.58
Subtotal301,332,786,00083.16
SupportingSoil conservation1,060,000,0000.29
Nutrient conservation4,499,000,0001.24
Pollination930,564,0000.26
Subtotal6,489,564,0001.79
Cultural and spiritual235,358,0000.06
Bequests297,905,0000.08
Subtotal533,263,0000.15
Grand total362,355,465,363100.00

Note: 1 US$ is ca. Kshs. 100. Source: National Strategy for 10% forest cover in Kenya [20].