To restore forest cover, a sustained annual increase of 0.35 percent is required, equating to the addition of 207,213 hectares annually. This effort is critical to reversing the decline and ensuring a sustainable and balanced ecological environment across Kenya. Achieving these goals will require a collaborative approach involving the government and the private sector. Community Alliance for Support Initiative (COMASI) has undertaken several initiatives to support afforestation, reforestation, conservation, and waste recycling efforts.  Thus far, we’ve done sustainable efforts that include introducing substitute tree farming, such as planting bamboo in riparian areas to conserve and purify riverbanks and water sources. COMASI’s projects are spread across various parts of the country. For example, the organization conducts training and awareness programs in the slums of Kibera, Mukuru kwa Njenga, and Mathare, just to mention a few focusing on the value of repurposing waste into art and finished products such as sculptures, wall hangings, cabro blocks, bricks, and roofing materials. To protect aquatic life, COMASI plans to introduce traps in river channels to collect plastic and other harmful debris before they are washed into lakes, reducing the solubility of chemicals and preventing damage to ecosystems. Given that large water bodies like Lake Victoria support the livelihoods of up to 20 million people by providing water and food, it is crucial to keep these bodies of water pure. It is estimated that over 40 million tonnes of waste is deposited in water bodies annually in Kenya. This is an alarming statistic that needs immediate attention to make the situation better. COMASI also aims to establish tree-planting programs involving young people during school and public holidays as a recreational activity to enhance forest cover indesignated government areas. Furthermore, COMASI intends to promote intensive bamboo farming in riparian areas. Bamboo, with its shorter maturity period, resilience, and suitability as a timber alternative, will help reduce the pressure on forests. Bamboo can also be used to produce high-quality household items such as tables, toothpicks, spoons, plates, tongue depressors, and other valuable products. Training the youth and the general population in these skills is essential to reducing reliance on traditional timber use. COMASI envisions a thriving landscape where lush forests stretch endlessly, their canopies alive with the sounds of nature. Rivers flow clear and pure, nurtured by dense vegetation that stabilizes the land and supports diverse wildlife. Within this harmonious environment, small communities live sustainably, using renewable energy, practicing agroforestry, and harvesting resources responsibly. Bamboo groves and gardens flourish, providing food, shelter, and materials, while education fosters a deep connection to conservation. This balance between human life and nature ensures a vibrant, resilient forest cover that supports both people and the environment for generations to come.