FMNR Program
Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration – Restoring Farmland with Farmers
Our commitment to sustainability shines in our Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) project, where we team up with local farmers to bring back trees and life to degraded lands. FMNR is a simple but powerful practice.
What is FMNR?
Instead of planting new trees, farmers protect and nurture wild tree stumps and seedlings that sprout naturally in their fields. This approach works with nature's own regenerative power to restore degraded landscapes.
Natural Regeneration
Identify and protect beneficial tree shoots that grow naturally in fields
Proper Pruning
Learn correct pruning techniques to allow healthy tree regrowth
Training Topics
- Identifying beneficial tree shoots
- Correct pruning techniques
- Protecting seedlings from livestock
- Managing trees with crops
The Transformation Process
We train communities around Kitgum in FMNR techniques. Over time, formerly barren fields turn into productive agroforests with shade, improved soil, and habitat for pollinators (like our bees!).
Before FMNR
Degraded, barren farmland with poor soil and low productivity
During Process
Training farmers and protecting natural tree regeneration
After FMNR
Productive agroforests with improved soil and biodiversity
The Benefits
For Farmers
For Environment
Restoring Hope
This project is restoring hope along with forests – farmers see that they can heal their land with the tools they already have. It's truly a win-win for people and nature. The transformation from degraded land to productive agroforest gives communities a sense of pride and environmental stewardship.
Get Involved
Learn how to regenerate your land with FMNR techniques. Join our training programs and start restoring your farmland naturally.
Join Our FMNR Program