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Building Resilience to Climate Change through Farmer-managed Natural Regeneration in Niger and Land Rehabilitation in Burkina Faso

Author(s) Buffle, P. & Reij, C.
Year of publication 2012
This case study examines adaptation measures that have been implemented in the Sahel region since the 1980s, including farmer­?managed natural regeneration (FMNR). In Burkina Faso, efforts have been implemented to rehabilitate barren crusted land using contour bunds and improved planting pits. These simple techniques have served to increase the volume of water available to crops; farmers who have invested in these techniques have also improved soil fertility management.
Type of Case
Printed publication (book sourcebook journal article…)
Publisher
Ecosystem & Livelihoods Adaptation Network
Region
Africa
Biome
Tropical
Forest Type
Degraded forest
Primary Designated Function
All