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- Allow these selected shoots to grow into new trees rapidly.
Since the roots are already established, this growth occurs several times faster than planting a tree from seed or sapling. As these trees mature, they provide shade, stabilize soil, conserve moisture, and eventually restore local biodiversity.
A Community-Led Movement for Forest Restoration
In Tanzania, this technique has been adopted by local communities through the efforts of organizations like the LEAD Foundation. Over the past 15 years, they have empowered thousands of farmers to apply Kisiki Hai, leading to the reclamation of roughly 18 million hectares of land— a vast area comparable to the size of Ethiopia.