Summary
RESET is an abbreviation for Restoration of Semi-Arid Lands of Tanzania. As part of the AFR100 initiative, this project aims to disseminate land conservation practices by encouraging women and youth to actively participate in the restoration of degraded lands in the Mpwayungu division, Chamwino district.
The main technique we teach to restore trees is FMNR or as we call it, Kisiki Hai because it has a very high success rate in drylands and can easily be adapted by the community. In this project, additionally, we especially focus on silvopasture, an agroforestry technique combining the farming of crops, livestock, and trees. To successfully implement agroforestry, we train our farmers to plant and raise Gliricidia trees, a drought-resistant tree species that can be used as fodder, fertilizer, and firewood. Combining tree planting and FMNR with the needs of local farmers, therefore, brings huge profits for both the local communities and the AFR100 goal of restoring 100 million hectares. In order to regreen not only farmlands but also community lands, we are implementing Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR) which means that we also train institutions in the technique of Kisiki Hai.
We are working together with 20 communities and have engaged with 190 active Champion farmers who will train and activate other 10,000 farmers. This initiative is expected to restore about 3,500 hectares of land and 460,000 trees, of which both FMNR and Gliricidia trees should be at least 230,000 trees. Working together with stakeholders will ensure healthy relationships and good communication, which will help ensure smooth functioning and the success of the project.
Duration and Status
Five years from 2022 to 2026
The first year of the project has been successfully completed and we’re looking forward to building on the foundation created in the coming years.
Achievements by October 2023
- 12 Village Forest Reserves trained and practicing
- 50+ Institutions trained
- 3,500+ Households trained
- 3,100+ Of those Households have adopted our methods
- 46,000+ Gliricidia trees planted
- 90,000+ FMNR Trees raised
Partners
This project is funded by our partner One Tree Planted and in realized partnership with the World Resource Institute, Realize Impact, and TerraFund.
