Mount Elgon Farmer-Led Agroforestry

That line of trees cutting across the middle isn't just a border between fields. Left standing, it blocks wind for the crops next to it and becomes the one strip nobody's clearing away. Edges like this are usually where you'll spot the most different plants and animals on the whole

This papaya tree was planted to grow fast on purpose. It gives fruit within a year, while the slower trees around it are still getting started. Banana does the same job nearby, filling in quickly below. In a year or two, once those slower trees grow tall enough to fill the space,

Our Forest Gardens are not just a method for diversifying crops and planting trees; they also create vital habitats for wildlife. For instance, we have observed an increasing number of birds nesting and thriving in our Forest Gardens.

Nature-based solutions that work for farmers and their communities' needs are central to meeting nature-positive goals.