The Humbo Assisted Natural Regeneration Project focuses on restoring indigenous tree species across the mountainous landscapes of South Western Ethiopia. The zone covers approximately 2724 hectares of land and includes 5 strata.

By creating significant greenhouse gas (GHG) sinks, the project plays a vital role in climate change mitigation while enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem resilience. It aligns closely with the natural resource management objectives of the Ethiopian Agricultural Rural Development and Forestry Coordination Office (ARDFCO), supports the Ethiopian government’s social and environmental goals, and is implemented in partnership with World Vision Ethiopia, a leading humanitarian organisation.

The Humbo Assisted regeneration project has established seven community cooperative societies, which have legal ownership of 2,724 hectares of community land. These groups are managing the areas using the Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) techniques for carbon removal, environmental benefits (biodiversity, water quality, and habitat), and income-producing activities for the local population.