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Investment in high quality tree planting material plays a critical role in ensuring sustainable wood production in the future. According to forestry authorities and policymakers such as officials from the …
Tanzania Enhances Timber Production with Sustainable Forestry Initiatives Read More
Kenya is rapidly emerging as a leader in sustainable wood alternatives, as eco-friendly briquettes reshape the country’s energy and wood-use landscape in a positive way. With increasing awareness around deforestation …
Kenya Leads the Way in Sustainable Wood Alternatives with Eco Friendly Briquettes Read More
Stakeholders in Tanzania’s forestry sector have expressed optimism that increased investment in tree plantations will strengthen the country’s industrialisation drive and secure a sustainable supply of wood and timber for …
Forestry Investment Boost Seen as Key to Tanzania Industrial Growth Read More
As Kenya prepares to mark its 62nd Madaraka Day, fisherfolk and woodcraft artisans in Homa Bay are calling on national leaders to go beyond ceremonial speeches and invest meaningfully in …
Kenya Call Rise for Wood Innovation as County Drives New Opportunities Read More
Wood continues to stand as one of the most reliable and accessible natural resources for millions of households across Tanzania, offering not only a dependable source of energy but also …
Tanzania Officials Endorse Wood Practices in Mbeya Region Read More
To fill the financial gap in biodiversity conservation and support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Tanzania has officially launched the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) on the mainland. A partnership between …
Tanzania Introduces BIOFIN to Promote Biodiversity Preservation on Its Territory Read More
Kenya’s increasing need for timber—fueled by fast-paced urban growth, a booming construction sector, and industrial expansion—is creating fresh prospects for investment and cross-border trade. According to the Forest Status Report …
Kenya’s Soaring Wood Demand Spurs Regional Trade and Forestry Investment Read More
At its first graduation ceremony, the African Centre for Technical Training (ACTT) in Ghana commemorated a momentous occasion and introduced its state-of-the-art Woodwork & Joinery curriculum. The Delegation of German …
ACTT Unveils New Innovative Woodworking Program Read More
Seven million of the world’s 290 million hectares of planted forests are located in Africa. Only 2 million hectares of newly planted forests have replaced the nearly 100 million hectares …
Impact Investing Gains Momentum in African Wood Sector Read More
With the exception of environmental services, the forest industry accounts for 3.6% of Kenya’s GDP1 and is crucial to the nation’s socioeconomic development. By providing wood fuel and other non-timber …
Kenya Promotes Sustainable Wood in Green Construction for Climate-Resilient Development Read More
