African Forestry (AF) promotes the development and management of forests in Tanzania in an economically viable, socially just and environmentally responsible manner.
African Forestry is a non-profit and non-governmental organization operating on the will of its members and stakeholders, and endeavors to fulfill its objectives as per the constitution and work plan. The goal of the organization is promoting responsible forest management in Tanzania and the region in future.
The general objective of the Organization is to promote the development and management of forests in Tanzania in an economically viable, socially just and environmentally responsible manner.
“The economy of the future will grow on trees. Planting more trees and using more wood in our daily lives can help us mitigate the effects of climate change, reverse biodiversity loss and reduce pollution — as long as we do it right.”
Championing policy and institutional frameworks that strengthen responsible forest management, private sector growth and green economy.
Supporting forestry industry programmes, fundraising and execution that promote responsible management of forests across the value chain.
Connecting growers, processors and markets — building commercially viable and sustainable forestry value chains.
Public education, radio programmes and stakeholder dialogue that bring forestry issues to communities in Tanzania and beyond.
Scientific research programmes and training that ground policy and practice in evidence — from tree improvement to ecosystem management.
Hands-on reforestation and restoration initiatives engaging local communities, government institutions and the private sector.
AF works towards the development of forestry industry programmes, including fund raising for its programmes and execution, which promote the responsible management of forests. This is made possible with the view towards strengthening of the private sector, civil society and local communities in an environmentally acceptable manner through lobbying/advocacy, training and scientific research programmes — also through the development of a policy, institutional and legal framework based on fundamental understanding of the importance of management of forest resources in an economically viable, socially just and environmentally responsible manner, to achieve green growth and a green economy for sustainable development.
Technical Working Group meeting on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, on the development of the implementation matrix for the EAC Forestry Policy and Strategy.
AF held a strategy meeting with Participatory Forestry Programme (PFP 2) cluster coordinators and the Market Development Specialist to strengthen partnership towards sustainable forestry management in Tanzania.
Pole plant training covering raw pole receiving, air drying, moisture content measurement and second grading of untreated poles ahead of chemical preservation.
Private forestry stakeholders organized an exposure visit for the Ministry of Finance taskforce for tax reforms, on the role of commercial forestry in competitiveness-led export growth under Tanzania's five-year development plan.
Participatory Forestry Programme radio broadcasts reaching growers across Tanzania. Please note that all PFP radio programmes are in Swahili.
AF participated in the University of Eastern Finland's international online course on environmental conflict resolution — collaborative governance for the Tanzanian commercial forestry sector.
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania