After the third rain season, Hommes et Terre's team goes into the field, alongside the community representatives, to measure the results of the seedlings.

After the second rain season, Hommes et Terre's team goes into the field, alongside the community representatives, to measure the results of the seedlings.

Collection of local seeds (adapted to the environment) in collaboration with the communities.

Exchanges with communities and local stakeholders surrounding the lands in question.

After the first rain season, Hommes et Terre's team goes into the field, alongside the community representatives, to measure the results of the seedlings.

Right before the rain season, all village communities are formed in the correct practices of sowing and planting the different tree species.

Collection of local seeds (adapted to the environment) in collaboration with the communities. A diversity of tree and herbaceous species is selected after discussion with the communities. Quality and quantity checks are made.

Demi-Lunes! Micro-bassins are created on the compacted, degraded soils, to maximize water infiltration and assure the survival of the soon-to-be planted trees and grasses.

For every site, an interactive map is made of the site in question with the local communities. This map discusses the land usage: existing forests, pastoral zones and routes, agricultural zones, places of erosion, ...

First explorations of the sites with degraded / desertified land in question. Discussions on land usage, land ownership, causes of degradation and potential for restoration interventions.

Exchanges with communities and local stakeholders surrounding the lands in question.