Oreteti Indigenous Tree Nursery began as a humble response to the urgent need for wetland restoration . It soon became clear that true conservation success depends on reviving the right tree species—those perfectly adapted to our unique ecosystems and now vanishing due to farming, charcoal burning, and habitat loss.Guided by scientific rigor and the irreplaceable wisdom of local elders, we carefully select and propagate East Africa’s most threatened indigenous trees. Every seedling carries more than ecological value: it safeguards biodiversity, protects vital water catchment functions, and preserves centuries-old cultural heritage tied to these sacred species.Working hand-in-hand with the adjacent botanical garden, Oreteti serves as a living gene bank and knowledge hub, blending cutting-edge propagation techniques with traditional ecological insight. Together, we are not just growing trees—we are restoring wetlands, rejuvenating rangelands, and keeping Maasai/African stories, medicines, and landscapes alive for future generations.
- Ficus sychamorus(fig tree)
- Warbugia ugandensis
- Croton megalocarpus
- Kigellia africana
- Salvadora persica
- Berchemia discolor
- Grewia villosa
- Acacia mellifera
- Acacia tortillis
- Acacia nilotica
- Acacia senegal
- Bridellia micrantha
- Raphia africana
- Gardenia ternefollia
- Acalypha fruiticosa
- Syzygium cummini
- Mellia volkensii
- Terminalia brownii
- Newtonnia bucananii
- Osyris lanceolata
- Acaclypha fruticosa(shrub)
- Acacia xythonphlea
- Makharmia lutea
