As of May 2024, a Tree Rescue Hub has been established in Mau Forest, Kenya, home to Ogiek indigenous people. The hub is located in Nessuit village in the eastern part of Mau Forest. This community space is the result of a collaboration between Guardians Worldwide and PROHome (Programme for the heritage of Ogiek and Mother Earth) and is being led by Leonard Mindore. The saplings are rescued from places outside the forest, such as roadsides or on farmlands, where the saplings would otherwise be eaten by cows or destroyed by human activity. The hope is to eventually have 5000 saplings of many indigenous species that can be nurtured and then transplanted into Mau Forest when the trees are strong enough to survive. This work comes at a crucial time when much of the Mau Forest is being felled to make way for farmland and commercial timber projects. Ogiek communities are facing evictions from the forest. The survival of Ogiek communities is dependent on the survival of the Mau Forest. This project has been funded by the Rapid Response Fund and individual donors. The project is ongoing and will require more funds as it grows to facilitate community learning projects and the continued rescue of more tree saplings. The hope is to establish other Tree Rescue Hubs within Kenya. As of July 2024, 1000 Dombeya tree saplings have been rescued and a further 1000 purchased. The Dombeya tree is an indigenous species to the forest and is important to Ogiek people as it is known for producing the best, white honey.