Community of Practice

Community of Practice on Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR)

The Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR) Community of Practice (CoP) is a collaborative knowledge exchange and learning space for implementers, decision-makers, practitioners and researchers working to scale up ANR within restoration programs. Part of the Ecosystem Restoration Integrated Program (ERIP) and hosted by the ANR Alliance and the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER), the CoP supports countries and projects in strengthening ANR readiness, sharing practical experiences, and addressing common ecological, social, and policy challenges.

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About The ANR Community of Practice

The ANR Community of Practice is designed to expand awareness, strengthen knowledge and technical capacity, and support the integration of Assisted Natural Regeneration into national and subnational restoration strategies. Through a few interactive online sessions each year, the CoP creates an open environment where participants can share knowledge, troubleshoot challenges, explore regional experiences, and access expert support.

By connecting practitioners and policymakers working across diverse ecological, cultural, and institutional contexts, the CoP builds collective learning and accelerates the adoption of ANR as a cost-effective and scalable restoration approach in suitable areas and contexts.


The Unique Value of the ANR CoP

The ANR Community of Practice brings together experts, practitioners, and decision makers engaged in ecosystem restoration around the world. Through the CoP, participants will:


•    Exchange practical experiences on overcoming ecological, socioeconomic, technical, and policy barriers to ANR implementation.
•    Evaluate ANR Readiness at different regional and country levels through a diagnostic tool based on the foundational principles of ANR.
•    Support the development of country level policy analyses and ANR implementation strategy  (2027–2028). 
•    Strengthen cross-regional knowledge sharing through case studies, lessons learned, and examples of ANR innovation.
•    Engage in inclusive dialogue that elevates diverse perspectives, including traditional knowledge, gender equality, and social inclusion.


Participation is open to all interested mid and senior-level managers and practitioners actively working in ecosystem restoration, whether or not they are directly involved in ERIP projects. 

How You Can Get Involved

Participation in the ANR CoP is flexible and designed to fit alongside existing responsibilities. Members are welcome to engage in the activities that best suit their interests and availability.

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Ready To Join the ANR Community of Practice?

The CoP is open to participants from within and beyond ERIP, welcoming mid- and senior-level managers, practitioners, and partners from any country interested in advancing ANR.  

Sign up here to receive updates on upcoming CoP sessions, training opportunities, and materials available for member review.

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  • Farmers tend regenerating trees in African Drylands
    Case Studies

    The hidden forest: farmers tend regenerating trees in African Drylands

    Case study investigating Farm-Managed Natural Regeneration of degraded farmland in Niger. Highlights the importance of flexibility, peer learning, and social cohesion. Key lessons include adapting to local contexts, leveraging farmer-to-farmer exchange, and recognizing that widespread adoption depends on community support and the willingness to change in challenging times.

  • Bringing the Atlantic Forest back to life
    Case Studies

    Bringing the Atlantic Forest back to life in the Rio Doce Watershed, Minas Gerais, Brazil

    Case study underscoring the need for careful problem diagnosis, transparent collaboration, and tailored approaches in restoration. Key lessons include accepting that restoration is slow, avoiding one-size-fits-all solutions, and practicing patience throughout the process.

  • High Quality Blue Crabon
    Guidelines

    High-Quality Blue Carbon Practitioners Guide

    This guide helps project teams and funders apply the High-Quality Blue Carbon (HQBC) Principles from the start. It defines what “high quality” means, aligns stakeholders, and supports tracking progress—making it easier to design, manage, and improve blue carbon projects.