Bwitingi
Rewilding Buea's water catchments - 3 of 3.
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The Bwitingi water catchment, where a water tank sits over an underground spring, is the third chapter in the story of rewilding Buea’s water catchments.
The catchment supplies water to Molyko, Muea and Wonia Mavio neighborhoods.
This area, once marked by the removal of towering trees and the cultivation of farmland, now stands as a testament to the evolving relationship between nature and human ingenuity.
Forest Maker
Limbi Blessing Tata
“We aren’t just planting forests, we are bringing about significant positive social change on many levels. Suddenly, youths are checking on us saying 'please when are we planting the next forest'? It's awesome.”
Limbi Blessing Tata
Forest Report: 1 Year
DATE: 11.08.2022
Survival Rate: 92%
Average of tallest 3 trees: 900cm
After 1 year this forest is progressing well. It is dense - as a Miyawaki forest ought to be - with good canopy cover and low visibility on the forest floor, so much so that we have to call out to our team within the forest. This is a brilliant sign for wildlife in the forest; it means there are protected, sheltered spaces and this will support biodiversity. Bwitingi is a real haven.
The water catchment continues to do well with this new forest surrounding it. It remains a reliable water source for local people - in addition to local industry who rely on this catchment for construction works.
Biodiversity Notes:
Many millipedes (Stemmiulus gervais) have been seen in the forest.
Forest Report: Planting
DATE: 11.08.2021
The Benefits
Planting a forest at Bwitingi will:
- Recharge ground water and improve water tables.
- Regenerate biodiversity.
- Allow for honey gathering.
- Grow medicinal herbs and spices, nuts, fruits that can be harvested and sold by members of the community.
