Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration and Community Development: An analysis of Impact in Selected Countries

Authors

  • Michael Aiyabei Chesire Moi University
  • Charles Kigen Moi University
  • Carol Munini Munyao Moi University
  • Janet Korir Moi University
  • Prisca Tanui Too Moi University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47604/ijes.3162

Keywords:

Community Development, Natural Regeneration, Empowerment, Impact

Abstract

Purpose: This paper explores the relationship between community development and Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) as a strategy for resource conservation and community empowerment. It highlights how FMNR contributes to ecological sustainability and rural household livelihoods in selected countries in West and East Africa, including Niger, Ghana, Mali, Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya.

Methodology: A content review of FMNR practices was conducted, focusing on their adoption, spread, and impact on community development. The analysis emphasized economic empowerment, ecological sustainability, best practices, challenges, and mitigation strategies.

Findings: The study found that FMNR enhances community livelihoods by promoting sustainable natural resource use and reducing environmental degradation. It strengthens community capacity for resource management and supports rural economic development. However, challenges such as land fragmentation, technological gaps, and limited adoption were noted.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: To scale up FMNR, stakeholders should prioritize community training, strengthen institutional frameworks, and provide policy support for sustainable resource management. Addressing technological and socio-economic barriers is essential to maximize FMNR's potential in improving livelihoods and achieving ecological sustainability.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

Binam, J. N., Place, F., Djalal, A. A., & Kalinganire, A. (2017). Effects of local institutions on the adoption of agroforestry innovations: Evidence of farmer managed natural regeneration and its implications for rural livelihoods in the Sahel. Agric. Food Econ., 5:2. doi: 10.1186/s40100-017-0072-2.

Binam, J. N., Place, F., et al. (2017). Effects of Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration on livelihood and environmental benefits in semi-arid West Africa. Journal of Environmental Management.

Haglund, E., Ndjeunga, J., Snook, L., & Pasternak, D. (2011). Dry land tree management for improved household livelihoods: farmer managed natural regeneration in Niger. J. Environ. Manage., 92, 1696–1705. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.01.027.

Haglund, E., et al. (2011). Dryland tree management for improved household income and food security: Evidence from Niger. Journal of Environmental Economics and Policy Studies.

Ibrahim, A. Z., Hassan, K., Karamuddin, R., & Anuar, A. R. (2017). Examining the Livelihood Assets and Sustainable Livelihoods among Vulnerable Groups in Malaysia. www.ipjaf.omjpalpha.com.

Ibrahim, M., et al. (2017). Scaling Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration. World Vision Technical Report.

Masanyiwa, Z., Safari, J., & Namwata, B. M. (2019). Adoption and Effects of Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration on Household Livelihoods in Kongwa and Manyoni Districts, Central Tanzania. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331974534.

Muriuki, J., Wanjira, E. O., & Ojuok, I. (2022). Farmer managed natural regeneration in Kenya: A trainer’s guide for farmers, pastoralists, and other land users. Nairobi: World Agroforestry.

Nkonya, E., Kato, E., & Kabore, C. (2024). Impact of Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration on Resilience and Welfare in Mali. Green and Low-Carbon Economy, Vol.2(1), 14-27. https://doi.org/10.47852/bonviewGLCE3202698.

Okia, C., & Gwali, S. (2014). Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration in Offaka, Uganda. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/260290861.

Reij, C., et al. (2009). Agroenvironmental transformation in the Sahel: Another kind of “Green Revolution”. IFPRI Discussion Paper.

Thornton, P. K., Loboguerrero, A. M., Campbell, B. M., Kavikumar, K. S., Mercado, L., & Shackleton, S. (2019). Rural livelihoods, food security and rural transformation under climate change. Rotterdam and Washington, DC. www.gca.org.

Udon, J., & Gebreselassie, A. (2023). Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration: Learnings from Nuyok’s Approach in Karamoja. Produced by the Nuyok RFSA with support from the PRO-WASH & SCALE Award.

Wanjira, E. O., Muriuki, J., & Ojuok, I. (2020). Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration: A Primer for Development Practitioners. World Agroforestry. Nairobi.

Westerberg, V., Doku, A., & Damnvag, L. (2019). The Economics of Land Degradation: The Case for Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) in the Upper West Region of Ghana. www.eld-initiative.org.

World Vision (2021). Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration: A Guide to Scaling and Sustainability.

World Vision End Term Evaluation Report (2021). End Term Evaluation for Central Rift Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration Scale-Up Project (CRIFSUP).

Downloads

Published

2025-01-14

How to Cite

Chesire, M., Kigen, C., Munyao, C., Korir, J., & Too, P. (2025). Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration and Community Development: An analysis of Impact in Selected Countries. International Journal of Environmental Sciences, 8(Special Issue 1), 60–79. https://doi.org/10.47604/ijes.3162

Issue

Vol. 8 No. Special Issue 1 (2025)

Section

Articles

License

Copyright (c) 2025 Michael Aiyabei Chesire, Charles Kigen, Carol Munini Munyao, Janet Korir, Prisca Tanui Too

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.