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Trees for the Future is dedicated to ending extreme hunger and poverty across Sub-Saharan Africa by revitalizing degraded lands using the Forest Garden Approach. The Forest Garden Approach, developed by Trees for the Future, diversifies farming systems with trees and food crops that meet subsistence needs and market opportunities. You are able to download the guides and manuals you will need in this section.  

Technical Manual – This Technical Manual provides everything you need to know to pass the Forest garden Trainer Certification. The Technical Manual is designed for use in conjunction with the Facilitator’s Guide to provide technical guidance to trainers on the latest thinking and techniques in agroforestry extension. This book provides all the technical information needed to become a Certified Forest Garden Trainer. download (21MB)

 

Facilitator’s Guide – The Facilitator’s Guide is designed for use in conjunction with the Technical Manual and Farmer’s Workbook to provide both facilitators and farmers with the resources and guidance needed to pursue the Forest Garden Approach within a four-year curriculum. download (5MB)

   

Training of Trainers Guide – This Training of Trainer guide is designed for practitioners interested in facilitating the four year Forest Garden Training Program, and provides a grounding in the perspectives, tools, and skills necessary to do so effectively. download (2MB)

   

Farmer’s Workbook – Each year you will receive a new Farmer Workbook which includes activities and resources you will use throughout the four-year training program. We hope you will keep it clean and safe and bring it to all the Trees for the Future workshops. year 1 | year 2 | year 3 | year 4