The aim of the rehabilitation program in Lafarge Eco Systems is to:
- Recreate coastal ecosystems for biodiversity conservation
- Sustainable utilization of natural resources and
- Rehabilitate mined limestone quarries.
Bamburi Cement has therefore transformed the Quarry wastelands into world class environmental showcases namely Bamburi Haller Park and Bamburi Forest Trails.
These two sites combined host a variety of organisms, endangered and threatened plants and animal species which include:
- More than 400 plant species ranging from trees, shrubs, herbs, palms, grasses and lianas
- 53 endangered and vulnerable plant species which are also listed on the IUCN(*) Red List of Endangered Species
- 15 large animals where some are listed as either endangered or vulnerable.
- 104 species of butterflies
- 180 bird species with 2 seasonal species listed as endangered
- 14 amphibian species- 13 are listed in the IUCN Red List as least concern
- 17 dragonfly species all listed as least concern at the IUCN Red List.
