In Urban Forests and Green Spaces in Africa: Case Studies and Lessons from Across the Continent, 74 authors deliver 34 case studies from 14 countries: South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Madagascar, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Niger, Tunisia and Morocco.

“It’s a baseline,” says Ayanda Roji of Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo and CAPS, the publisher.

Containing material never assembled before, the compendium is being extolled by reviewers.

“It does incredibly well in showcasing on-the-ground work,” says Rhodes University urban ecologist Dr Nanamhla Gwedla.

Set to become a reference for Africa and beyond, it is also a guide. “Urban forestry in Africa must reflect African ecological identities, focus on ecosystem services, and move beyond tree planting, ” says Ethiopian professor Emiru Berhane.

“It represents a commendable effort to democratize the concept of urban forests and make it a more routine consideration among urban planners,” says UN-Habitat’s Mark Ojal.

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