World Vision Empower Farmers To Restore Uganda’s Landscapes Through Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR).

On August 3rd, World Vision Uganda, in collaboration with the Uganda National Farmers Federation (UNFFE) and FMNR Network Uganda, hosted a symposium on landscape restoration at the National Agricultural Show Grounds in Jinja District. The event focused on using Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) to restore degraded landscapes in Uganda.

Uganda faces a significant challenge with 42% of its land experiencing degradation, which strains natural resources and reduces land productivity.
FMNR empowers farmers to protect, regenerate, and manage naturally sprouting indigenous trees, increasing tree coverage and contributing to landscape restoration. This practice improves food security, household income, and resilience to climate change.
FMNR is a simple yet powerful method for land restoration, giving farmers control over their environment and fostering hope, productivity, and resilience.

Sunday Bob George, Senior Agricultural Officer at MAAIF, highlighted the urgency of adopting FMNR: “Land degradation at a global scale is at 29%, in Africa it is at 46%, and in Uganda, it is at 42%. We need to use the resources we have and adopt FMNR for restoring our land.”

World Vision International aims to restore 2 billion hectares of degraded landscapes globally, with Uganda committing to restoring 2 million hectares through FMNR and other regreening practices.

FMNR offers a promising solution to Uganda’s land degradation challenges. By empowering farmers and promoting sustainable land management, FMNR can help restore degraded landscapes, improve food security, and enhance resilience to climate change. It is a call to action for all stakeholders to support and adopt FMNR practices for a sustainable future.