Oserian Donates 10,000 Tree Seedlings For The Lake Naivasha Catchment Area

April 19, 2011 - PRLog -- Nairobi, April 18, 2011… Leading flower farm Oserian Development Company Limited has donated a total of 10,000 tree seedlings to the Lake Naivasha Growers Group (LNGG) for planting in the upper and lower catchment areas of Lake Naivasha.

The project initiated by the LNGG group, seeks to distribute over 100,000 tree seedlings to flower farms that will assist in growing of the seedlings through provision of water and labour towards the project.

Lake Naivasha has over the years been a point of concern for the government and various environmental groups like the LNGG. The group which is one of the few voluntary associations of growers in Kenya; which Oserian is a member of, has come together to ensure an environmental sustainability farming practice is adhered to along the Lake.
Oserian is actively involved in the pursuit of a holistic management plan for the Lake, Mr. Peter Zwager, the chairman of the Oserian Development Company was key in spearheading the formation of the Lake Naivasha Growers Group( LNGG), and the Kenya Flower Council, both self auditing bodies empowered to ensure Good Agricultural Practices and Accountability.

The Lake Naivasha Growers Group and the Kenya Flower Council do not allow members who farm within Riparian Land. With its active involvement in Lake Naivasha Water Resource Association (LANAWRUA) it helps in empowering the Water Resource Association (WRUA) through the Lake Naivasha Collective Immediate Action Plan, sponsored by World Wildlife Fund (WWF), to have a Sub Catchment Management Plan as gazetted in the Water Act and a Master Plan for the Lake Naivasha Basin supported by the Government.

“As we support the sustainace of the lake we are also very keen in the conservation of all our environs, this is evident though our initiative in tree planting and reforestation in the land surrounding us. Our preservation efforts have seen the company planting thousands of indigenous trees and setting up tree nurseries to supply tree samplings to the community, and giving them education on the benefits of tree planting and preservation.” says Mr. T.G. Tsakiris Oserian’s Director of Administration.

The LNGG project will see to it that the tree seedlings are distributed to the upper and lower catchment areas of Lake Naivasha for planting. This project is done in collaboration with other stake holders such as National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the Naivasha Municipal Council and Kenya Forest Service.

About Oserian

Oserian is the largest and most technically advanced production facility of flowers in Kenya, producing year round consistent quality flower products. In the late 1980s, Oserian was among the first to introduce rose farming in East Africa and is still regionally recognised as a leading force in this field, having maintained a strong track record in sustainable and Fair trade farming. It is certified to a range of social and ethical standards, Oserian also maintains an impressive track record in conservation of the environment and operates to enhance and develop the local business community and economy.

For further details, contact: Group Communications Officer Dorcas Ngure.
Email: dngure@crs.co.ke. Website: www.oserian.com

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Oserian is the largest and most technically advanced production facility of flowers in Kenya, producing year round consistent quality flower products. The company has maintained a strong track record in sustainable and Fair trade farming.