This document summarizes the key drivers of land cover and land use change in Kenya between 1983 and 2013. It finds that agricultural intensity increased significantly over this period, often replacing natural vegetation like trees. However, most tree cover loss came from herbaceous areas rather than forests. It also analyzes the impact of land tenure and property rights on agricultural practices and tree cover, finding more trees on adjudicated lands compared to unadjudicated areas. Population growth and expansion of agriculture into forest reserves like Mau are also examined as major factors influencing land use change.
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