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Farmers are trained through in-depth courses to identify stumps, prune selectively, and manage their land sustainably. This grassroots movement is now transforming degraded lands into fertile, green environments, helping local communities revive their agriculture, sustain water sources, and restore habitats for wildlife.
How the Technique Works in Practice
The science behind this method hinges on plant hormones, particularly auxin, which controls shoot suppression, funneling energy into a single, dominant trunk during the growth of a healthy tree. When a tree is cut back to a stump, auxin production stops, and multiple shoots—once suppressed—are free to sprout and compete. Carefully selecting and encouraging the strongest shoots leads to efficient, natural reforestation.