By TIM WANYONYI More by this AuthorPinus patula (Patula pine or Mexican weeping pine) is native to the highlands of Mexico. Its fast growth makes it useful in climate change control. Like its whistling pine cousin, Pinus patula produces excellent fuel wood that burns even when green and wet. CarbonBrief, a climate change publication, estimates that emissions will drop by 5 per cent this year due to the economic impact of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). PropagationPinus patula is propagated through seeds, which go for up to Sh7,000 a kilogramme at Kefri shops.

Source: Daily Nation June 05, 2020 21:00 UTC