Sharing Experience and Knowledge About Tree Nurseries
In line with the collaboration between development stakeholders like the Program for the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (PSMNR) in the South West Region, three nursery operators from the village of Kotto II were recently invited for an exchange visit to the multipurpose nursery (MPN) in Bakingili. Global Hand Cameroon, as the Local Support Organization appointed to assess a new MPN in Kotto II, was a key participant in this visit.
The Bakingili MPN grows over 80,000 seedlings per year, including non-timber forest products, economic, and agroforestry seedlings. Because the members of the Kotto cooperative have extensive experience on nursery upkeep and benefit sharing, the exchange visit between these two communities allowed all to share their combined experiences on nursery maintenance, cooperative management, record keeping and the broad benefits of a large nursery project.
The visit was extremely positive and has opened a path for collaboration between the two communities. Through this exchange, both parties appreciated the role that each other is playing and agreed to consult one another when needs or questions arise; for example, Bakingili MPN can get seedlings from Kotto II MPN and vice versa if they are short in supply. In addition, by working together they will be better able to set targets and goals towards conservation actions and can buy and sell seed and seedlings at better prices.
Bakingili Multipurpose Nursery
Bakingili Multipurpose Nursery
Participants in exchange visit
