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FMNR TRIP TO KIAMBOGOKO REPORT
Mr. Oyalo, Kongasis FMNR group chairman explaining on FMNR approach- use of pictorial
mode/banner. This is at the Kongasis Training Centre.
Implemented by
A 3 day learning exposure tour was organized for the following participants on Farmer
Managed Natural Resources. Kiambogoko ADP was the destination where they were exposed.
NAME ID. No LOCATION DESIGNATION PHONE
No.
ANN
SOLOMON
LEKIDAYO
21771097 KAMBOE
CLUSTER
CHE 0723088355
ZAKAYO
HASSAN
0023116 LOGLOGO
CLUSTER
CHE 0728121038
JAMES
LEOGUSA
0061257 MERILLE CHW 0724116580
LTTON
LEKISALMAT
26380413 MERILLE ToT
ABEL MUTUGI 22486000 LAISAMIS MoAL officer 0724617840
JOHN
MURUNGI
10795865 LAISAMIS Sub-County
Agricultural
Officer
0712662799
Attached is a training program.
FONSAREP FMNR
Training Programme.doc
Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration
(FMNR) is an effective approach to restoring
and improving agricultural, forested and
pasture lands. It is a rapid, low cost and
easily replicated approach. FMNR is based
on encouraging the systematic re-growth of
existing trees or self-sown seeds. It can be
used wherever there are living tree stumps
with the ability to coppice (re-sprout) or
seeds in the soil that can germinate. It’s a
system easily managed by farmers hence
Farmer Managed. The project is for the
community by the community for the
community. It’s meant for but not limited to
arid and semi-arid areas.
Kongasis training centre-
FMNR begins by identifying the place/site to regenerate and then selecting the stumps which
will be used.
FMNR in progress, Kongasis Bee hives in Kongasis FMNR training centre
FMNR Foundations
Building FMNR foundations is based on:
 God’s word
 Building on local knowledge
 Training, exchange visits, follow up
 User rights/ownership
FMNR to succeed need to be owned by the community, for they understand their set up well.
Leadership and visioning on FMNR
The tree analogue- the group was tasked to discuss this out.
 Roots- inputs we need to achieve FMNR
 Stem- support we need to roll out FMNR
 Branches- expectations, impacts of FMNR
Mr. Zakayo, Loglogo CHE,
presenting group discussion on FMNR foundations (picture by Kamadi)
Roots
 God’s word
 We need the community
 Conduct community baraza/mobilization
 Community dialogue days
 Identify sites for FMNR
 Conduct trainings to the target groups
 Resources-software skills/
Stem
 Support from
 Community leadership team
 Village land committee
 CBOs
 CMDRR
 Departments of County/Natioal government
Roots:
The input we need to
achieve our vision
Stem:
The Support we need to
achieve our vision
Branches:
Fruits we want to bear/
change or impact we want to
see or have
 NGOs
 Institutions-schools
 Conflict management Committee
Branches
 Improved fodder and pasture for livestock
 Controlled soil erosion
 Improved soil productivity/fertility
 Time saving
 Food security-
 Ample environment- shade, reduced dust
 Clean water
 Reduced conflicts over resources
Mapping of government departments to support FMNR roll out
The group was tasked to discuss the government departments that, can effectively and directly
support in rolling out FMNR within Laisamis
 Department of Agriculture
 Kenya Forest Serve
 Livestock department
 Energy department
 NDMA
Kiambogoko Field Training
Kongasis (Kiambogoko) FMNR group was established on 20th
March 2013. The group was
supported by World Vision Kiambogoko ADP, funded by the Australian government (DFAT)
on FMNR.
FMNR extension agents took the group, through practical training on FMNR. All the group
members are extension agents, apart from owning an FMNR training center, each individual
practices FMNR on his/her farm. In 2013, the group were 8 in number, and currently, they are
40 members.
Kongasis FMNR team was led by the following:
 Benson Oyalo – Kongasis FMNR chairman
 Florence- Kongasis FMNR extension agent
 Musa- Kongasis FMNR chairman (farmer we visited)
They took us through FMNR theory and practical.
Steps in FMNR
Step 1.
Do not automatically slash all tree growth, but survey your farm noting how many and what
species of trees are present.
Step 2.
Then select the stumps which will be used for regeneration
Step 3.
Select the best five or so stems which will be pruned and cull unwanted ones. In this way, when
a farmer wants wood he/she can cut the stem(s) that are needed and leave the rest to continue
growing
Tools used to prune the trees
The best implement to use is a saw because it provides a clean cut. However, few farmers in
can afford to buy one. In fact, a wide range of commonly owned tools can be used, including
axe, machete, harvesting knife and even hoe. The main requirements are that the tools be
sharp and that cuts are always made in an upward motion, not in a downward motion. The
objective should be to make a clean cut with minimal damage such as stem bruising or splitting,
or stripping of bark. Different tree species may require different pruning techniques, something
that can be determined by farmer experimentation and observation
FMNR is simple technique that can be practiced by everyone. With a little training, women and
men, boys and girls, farmers and herders can practice this simple activity. It really depends on
the community, the culture and who owns the trees and/or who has the right to utilize them.
FMNR is normally practiced in the dry season when labour is more readily available but does
not have to be restricted to a particular season.
Don’ts
When cuts are made downwards, the tree can be easily damaged through splitting or the bark
may be stripped from the stem (right). Excessive damage will set back the plants ability to re-
grow and the wound may become an entry point of insects. Don’t prune too high.
The tree to be pruned is normally divided in three divisions, and the part to be pruned is a
third of the tree i.e. 1
3⁄
If the stems are pruned too high, they may easily be broken by livestock or even strong winds.
Kongasis FMNR group, has gone a step further to engage in bee keeping as an income
generating activity. Currently, they have 10 bee hives of cab hive design supplied by HIVE
Company. HIVE company, specializes in designing of the cabhive, hives, supply of the kits and
training of the farmers. A full kit package of 10 hives, clothing, honey centrifuge and training
costs Ksh.155000. We had an opportunity to taste the honey harvested by the group
FMNR experiences
Extension agents shared some of their experiences on FMNR.
Florence.
“FMNR has changed my life ever since I learnt it. It has opened my visioning and the way I look
at the world. Through FMNR, I am able to get enough firewood for home use and selling. My
children save time, and use the time to do studies since they do not go far to fetch firewood. I
am a farmer, practicing poultry rearing and kitchen gardening. The income I get from selling
firewood, vegetables and chicken has enabled me to keep my children at school, meet daily
needs and more so, I do not depend on my husband. In fact, the conflicts that used to arise
when I ask my husband for money, is no more. For quite some time, our daughters used to be
raped, when they go far looking for firewood, and return late, those cases are no more. We are
very happy, with the way FMNR has transformed us. Thank to World Vision.”
Musa
Musa is a husband to Mary and a father of 4. One of his children in secondary school, 2 in
primary school and one still at home. We made a visit to Musa’s farm, and is one of the farmers
who has rolled out FMNR well in his farm.
“Before I knew of FMNR, I used to work as a casual labour, where I could get a job. By then I
had three cows, and I used to stay away from my family, for even a month. I used to earn little,
yet I work for a long time. When I came to learn about FMNR, everything changed. As you can
see around my farm, it used not to be like this. Those cattle, as I said were three, now I have 6,
10 goats and 8 sheep. Over there is my poultry house, I have 50 chicken. FMNR, has made me
utilize my farm very well. Where these trees are, there is a lot of pasture for my livestock. I
also establish pasture, harvest seeds and sell to other farmers. I have gone a step, further to
plant cassava, vegetables, sugarcane and even eucalyptus trees. I am a business man as well, for I
sell surplus milk, vegetables and poultry. My children are at school, comfortably and I have
enough time with my family. I have also trained my children on FMNR and they are supporting
me very well. However, what I can tell you is that, this process requires patience and
commitment, you have to sacrifice and maintain these natural trees. If I compare plating trees
and FMNR, I confidently choose FMNR since its low cost. I give appreciation to World Vision,
for supporting us on this concept.”
Success of the Kongasis FMNR group
 Formation of table banking- hence access loans
 Income generating activities e.g. bee keeping, poultry keeping, kitchen garden
 Availability of pasture and fodder for livestock hence increased milk production, no
natural resource conflicts
 Have an office, well, equipped for running day to day activities
 Attendance of show/ exhibitions hence recognition
 Draft proposal for funding- proposal in pipelines
Challenges
 There is a belief by a few community members that, the agents are paid by World
Vision to do FMNR
 Fires and intrusion by some neighbors
PLAN OF ACTION
-FMNR.xlsx
Recommendations
 Bottom up approaches on rolling out FMNR since its Farmer oriented i.e. winning
farmers’ first, local leaders
 Buildup of movement champions both community and institutions
 Need to build synergies and multi-sectorial approaches
Report written by:
Victor Kamadi Bill
Project Officer-Food Security
Laisamis ADP-Marsabit Cluster
World Vision Kenya

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FMNR TRIP TO KIAMBOGOKO

  • 1. FMNR TRIP TO KIAMBOGOKO REPORT Mr. Oyalo, Kongasis FMNR group chairman explaining on FMNR approach- use of pictorial mode/banner. This is at the Kongasis Training Centre. Implemented by
  • 2. A 3 day learning exposure tour was organized for the following participants on Farmer Managed Natural Resources. Kiambogoko ADP was the destination where they were exposed. NAME ID. No LOCATION DESIGNATION PHONE No. ANN SOLOMON LEKIDAYO 21771097 KAMBOE CLUSTER CHE 0723088355 ZAKAYO HASSAN 0023116 LOGLOGO CLUSTER CHE 0728121038 JAMES LEOGUSA 0061257 MERILLE CHW 0724116580 LTTON LEKISALMAT 26380413 MERILLE ToT ABEL MUTUGI 22486000 LAISAMIS MoAL officer 0724617840 JOHN MURUNGI 10795865 LAISAMIS Sub-County Agricultural Officer 0712662799 Attached is a training program. FONSAREP FMNR Training Programme.doc Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) is an effective approach to restoring and improving agricultural, forested and pasture lands. It is a rapid, low cost and easily replicated approach. FMNR is based on encouraging the systematic re-growth of existing trees or self-sown seeds. It can be used wherever there are living tree stumps with the ability to coppice (re-sprout) or seeds in the soil that can germinate. It’s a system easily managed by farmers hence Farmer Managed. The project is for the community by the community for the community. It’s meant for but not limited to arid and semi-arid areas. Kongasis training centre- FMNR begins by identifying the place/site to regenerate and then selecting the stumps which will be used.
  • 3. FMNR in progress, Kongasis Bee hives in Kongasis FMNR training centre FMNR Foundations Building FMNR foundations is based on:  God’s word  Building on local knowledge  Training, exchange visits, follow up  User rights/ownership FMNR to succeed need to be owned by the community, for they understand their set up well. Leadership and visioning on FMNR The tree analogue- the group was tasked to discuss this out.  Roots- inputs we need to achieve FMNR  Stem- support we need to roll out FMNR  Branches- expectations, impacts of FMNR Mr. Zakayo, Loglogo CHE, presenting group discussion on FMNR foundations (picture by Kamadi)
  • 4. Roots  God’s word  We need the community  Conduct community baraza/mobilization  Community dialogue days  Identify sites for FMNR  Conduct trainings to the target groups  Resources-software skills/ Stem  Support from  Community leadership team  Village land committee  CBOs  CMDRR  Departments of County/Natioal government Roots: The input we need to achieve our vision Stem: The Support we need to achieve our vision Branches: Fruits we want to bear/ change or impact we want to see or have
  • 5.  NGOs  Institutions-schools  Conflict management Committee Branches  Improved fodder and pasture for livestock  Controlled soil erosion  Improved soil productivity/fertility  Time saving  Food security-  Ample environment- shade, reduced dust  Clean water  Reduced conflicts over resources Mapping of government departments to support FMNR roll out The group was tasked to discuss the government departments that, can effectively and directly support in rolling out FMNR within Laisamis  Department of Agriculture  Kenya Forest Serve  Livestock department  Energy department  NDMA Kiambogoko Field Training Kongasis (Kiambogoko) FMNR group was established on 20th March 2013. The group was supported by World Vision Kiambogoko ADP, funded by the Australian government (DFAT) on FMNR. FMNR extension agents took the group, through practical training on FMNR. All the group members are extension agents, apart from owning an FMNR training center, each individual practices FMNR on his/her farm. In 2013, the group were 8 in number, and currently, they are 40 members. Kongasis FMNR team was led by the following:  Benson Oyalo – Kongasis FMNR chairman  Florence- Kongasis FMNR extension agent  Musa- Kongasis FMNR chairman (farmer we visited) They took us through FMNR theory and practical.
  • 6. Steps in FMNR Step 1. Do not automatically slash all tree growth, but survey your farm noting how many and what species of trees are present. Step 2. Then select the stumps which will be used for regeneration Step 3. Select the best five or so stems which will be pruned and cull unwanted ones. In this way, when a farmer wants wood he/she can cut the stem(s) that are needed and leave the rest to continue growing Tools used to prune the trees The best implement to use is a saw because it provides a clean cut. However, few farmers in can afford to buy one. In fact, a wide range of commonly owned tools can be used, including axe, machete, harvesting knife and even hoe. The main requirements are that the tools be sharp and that cuts are always made in an upward motion, not in a downward motion. The objective should be to make a clean cut with minimal damage such as stem bruising or splitting, or stripping of bark. Different tree species may require different pruning techniques, something that can be determined by farmer experimentation and observation FMNR is simple technique that can be practiced by everyone. With a little training, women and men, boys and girls, farmers and herders can practice this simple activity. It really depends on the community, the culture and who owns the trees and/or who has the right to utilize them. FMNR is normally practiced in the dry season when labour is more readily available but does not have to be restricted to a particular season. Don’ts When cuts are made downwards, the tree can be easily damaged through splitting or the bark may be stripped from the stem (right). Excessive damage will set back the plants ability to re- grow and the wound may become an entry point of insects. Don’t prune too high. The tree to be pruned is normally divided in three divisions, and the part to be pruned is a third of the tree i.e. 1 3⁄ If the stems are pruned too high, they may easily be broken by livestock or even strong winds. Kongasis FMNR group, has gone a step further to engage in bee keeping as an income generating activity. Currently, they have 10 bee hives of cab hive design supplied by HIVE
  • 7. Company. HIVE company, specializes in designing of the cabhive, hives, supply of the kits and training of the farmers. A full kit package of 10 hives, clothing, honey centrifuge and training costs Ksh.155000. We had an opportunity to taste the honey harvested by the group FMNR experiences Extension agents shared some of their experiences on FMNR. Florence. “FMNR has changed my life ever since I learnt it. It has opened my visioning and the way I look at the world. Through FMNR, I am able to get enough firewood for home use and selling. My children save time, and use the time to do studies since they do not go far to fetch firewood. I am a farmer, practicing poultry rearing and kitchen gardening. The income I get from selling firewood, vegetables and chicken has enabled me to keep my children at school, meet daily needs and more so, I do not depend on my husband. In fact, the conflicts that used to arise when I ask my husband for money, is no more. For quite some time, our daughters used to be raped, when they go far looking for firewood, and return late, those cases are no more. We are very happy, with the way FMNR has transformed us. Thank to World Vision.” Musa Musa is a husband to Mary and a father of 4. One of his children in secondary school, 2 in primary school and one still at home. We made a visit to Musa’s farm, and is one of the farmers who has rolled out FMNR well in his farm. “Before I knew of FMNR, I used to work as a casual labour, where I could get a job. By then I had three cows, and I used to stay away from my family, for even a month. I used to earn little, yet I work for a long time. When I came to learn about FMNR, everything changed. As you can see around my farm, it used not to be like this. Those cattle, as I said were three, now I have 6, 10 goats and 8 sheep. Over there is my poultry house, I have 50 chicken. FMNR, has made me utilize my farm very well. Where these trees are, there is a lot of pasture for my livestock. I also establish pasture, harvest seeds and sell to other farmers. I have gone a step, further to plant cassava, vegetables, sugarcane and even eucalyptus trees. I am a business man as well, for I sell surplus milk, vegetables and poultry. My children are at school, comfortably and I have enough time with my family. I have also trained my children on FMNR and they are supporting me very well. However, what I can tell you is that, this process requires patience and commitment, you have to sacrifice and maintain these natural trees. If I compare plating trees and FMNR, I confidently choose FMNR since its low cost. I give appreciation to World Vision, for supporting us on this concept.”
  • 8. Success of the Kongasis FMNR group  Formation of table banking- hence access loans  Income generating activities e.g. bee keeping, poultry keeping, kitchen garden  Availability of pasture and fodder for livestock hence increased milk production, no natural resource conflicts  Have an office, well, equipped for running day to day activities  Attendance of show/ exhibitions hence recognition  Draft proposal for funding- proposal in pipelines Challenges  There is a belief by a few community members that, the agents are paid by World Vision to do FMNR  Fires and intrusion by some neighbors PLAN OF ACTION -FMNR.xlsx Recommendations  Bottom up approaches on rolling out FMNR since its Farmer oriented i.e. winning farmers’ first, local leaders  Buildup of movement champions both community and institutions  Need to build synergies and multi-sectorial approaches Report written by: Victor Kamadi Bill Project Officer-Food Security Laisamis ADP-Marsabit Cluster World Vision Kenya