Simple research on murang'a county. Each section was conducted separately by different people and their names are indicated in front of each section. MURANG’A COUNTY INTRODUCTION Murang’a County is one of the counties of Kenya’s former central province. Its largest town is Murang’a, its capital which was formerly known as Fort Hall in colonial times. It is inhabited mainly by and is considered the home of Kikuyu. The county has a population of 942,581(2009 census). It is vastly rich in biodiversity due to its favorable climate among other things. 1. ECOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS- By Dorine A Odhiambo a. Soils- Murang’a County has rich volcanic soils emanating from volcanic activities. The rich volcanic soils is a very fertile farming soil thus Murang’a is famously known for the growing of maize,beans, sweet potatoes, arrow roots, pumpkin, bananas a
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IMPORTANCE OF TREES
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Many of the people asks whats the importance of trees in our life,Here are some of the reasons why we should protect our trees. 1. TREES PRODUCES OXYGEN. Trees are considered the ultimate infinite oxygen production factory. A study shows that a mature leafy tree can produce enough oxygen for ten people a year. So when you cut a single tree you cut the life of ten people. 2. TREES CONTROL NOISE POLLUTION. Trees act as noise breakers in homesteads and clubs which can evade you noise policy fines. They can stop up to 80% noise from airports and factory if your house is near them. 3.TREES ARE WIND BREAKERS. During storms most of the houses surrounded by trees are protected and they remain intact while those that are not face the wrath of storms. So plant a tree and save your home. 4. TREES CLEANSE THE SOIL. Trees removes toxins and harmful substances from soil. They increase soil fertility when its leaves falls and decompose.More trees more productivity. 5.TREES FOR MEDICINA