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This discovery revealed a natural process—native trees with deep roots had survived despite the collapse of the aboveground forest. These resilient stumps could be coaxed into regrowing if properly managed, providing a sustainable, local-based solution.
From Bushes to Resilient Trees: The Technique of Kisiki Hai
This insight led to a simple yet revolutionary technique called Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) in English or Kisiki Hai in Swahili, meaning "living stump." Farmers selectively prune and manage these stumps, encouraging the growth of a few strong shoots, which then develop into new, vigorous trees.
The process is straightforward:
Identify stumps or shoots from past trees underground.
Carefully prune all but one or two of the strongest shoots.