The implemented project activity involved the reforestation of 8,813 hectares of un-stocked land within the Mau Forest Ecosystem in the Republic of Kenya. This particular area had been cleared or deforested before December 31, 1989, but due to various constraints such as funding shortages and labor issues, it remained unutilized until the project intervention. With funding made available through future carbon revenue considerations, the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) undertook the project under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention onClimate Change.

The Mau Forest Complex, spanning the south-western highlands of Kenya, is crucial for water catchment and energy generation. However, it had declined to approximately 322,000 hectares due to human activities. The project focused on commercial plantation in the un-stocked compartments/sub-compartments of the backlog area and their continual management for restoration purposes. The aim was to prevent further degradation and enhance sustainability while benefiting local communities.