Jigjiga Model Nursery is a regional center focused on producing over one million high-quality seedlings each year to support the Green Legacy Initiative and restore degraded landscapes across the Somali Regional State. The nursery provides drought-resistant, fruit, fodder, ornamental, and shade-tree species for communities, schools, institutions, and government programs.

The center was established to address major environmental challenges including deforestation, soil erosion, flooding, and declining vegetation cover. By producing seedlings within the same agro-ecology where they are planted, the nursery improves seedling survival, reduces transport costs, and strengthens climate resilience.

Equipped with seed stores, shaded beds, water systems, cold-chain storage, and trained staff, the nursery serves as both a production hub and a practical learning site. It offers technical guidance on proper planting methods, management practices, and site preparation to farmers and local experts.

In addition to environmental benefits, the nursery supports local livelihoods through employment opportunities and by providing seedlings that enhance fruit production, fodder supply, soil fertility, and household resilience. Jigjiga Model Nursery continues to play a leading role in promoting sustainable land management and community-based landscape restoration across the region.