Across the drylands of Central Tanzania, a quiet transformation is taking place, one that is reshaping landscapes, restoring ecosystems, and improving lives.
Through the adoption of Kisiki Hai, also known as Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR), communities are bringing trees back to life. What once appeared as barren, degraded land is now steadily turning green again. By protecting and managing naturally growing tree stumps, farmers are reviving vegetation, improving soil health, and restoring balance to their environment.
This transformation is not just visible on the ground, it can even be seen from above. A Google Earth image from Chipogoro village in Dodoma offers a powerful glimpse into this change, showing how once-degraded land is now dotted with thriving tree cover. And while this is just one village, it represents a much larger story unfolding across the region.
Working hand in hand with local communities, and in partnership with Justdiggit, we have supported the regeneration of over 23 million trees across Central Tanzania. Each of these trees plays a role in rebuilding ecosystems, improving soil fertility, increasing water retention, providing shade, and supporting biodiversity.
But the impact goes beyond the environment. Restored landscapes mean healthier livestock, more reliable sources of firewood and fodder, and new opportunities for communities to build resilient livelihoods. Kisiki Hai is not just about trees, it’s about people, sustainability, and long-term change.
And while 23 million trees is a remarkable milestone, the journey is far from over.
With every tree that regrows, with every farmer who adopts FMNR, and with every hectare restored, we move one step closer to a greener, more resilient Tanzania
