Promoting Tree Planting and Strengthening Sustainability Initiatives at Vota Ranch in Machakos, Kenya
Sustainable tourism has become increasingly popular due to the global rise in greenhouse gas emissions. Vota Ranch, in Eastern Kenya, is looking to increase the sustainability of their eco-farm by incorporating tree planting on-site and within nearby schools, growing more produce to increase the percentage of food grown on their own farm, and by developing a composting system to recycle food waste on the premises. The goal for Vota Ranch is to build a community where people can interact with nature and truly enjoy themselves without putting excess pressure on the surrounding environment. This paper will develop a framework for Vota Ranch to increase their tree planting, agricultural output, and composting ability in an efficient,economical, and environmental way.