Over a third of Ghana’s land faces the threat of desertification, driven by unsustainable logging and hunting practices.
Often reforestation efforts — big tree planting schemes using nursery-grown seedlings — fail under the harsh conditions.
Now, they mostly prune young trees that have sprung up from seeds dispersed by natural means, such as animal droppings.
The approach is called Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR), introduced by World Vision Ghana in 2010.
While some farmers, like Moses Ayamga, worry that FMNR interferes with conventional farming practices, many others — especially women — see it as a lifeline.
The return of shea nuts and other fruits has boosted food security, income, and community resilience.
With over 45 square kilometers of land restored across 90 communities in northern Ghana, FMNR is more than a technique—it’s a movement. »
