The Kenya Forest Service is a state corporation that was established under the Forest Act, 2005 (henceforth referred to as the Act). Commencing its operations in February 2007, the Service’s expressed mandate is:

To enhance development, conservation and management of Kenya’s forest resources base in all public forests, and assist County Governments to develop and manage forest resources on community and private lands for the equitable benefit of present and future generations.

Vision

To be an internationally recognized organisation for excellence in knowledge-based sustainable forest resources management and conservation.

Mission

Conservation, sustainable development, management and utilisation of the country’s forest resources for equitable benefit of present and future generations.