The New Forests Company was founded in 2004 with the vision of creating a sustainable timber resource in East Africa amidst rampant deforestation. As one of the most fertile regions in the world, East Africa should be able to supply its own timber needs and even export rather than importing the majority. We are excited to be reversing the traditional tale of exporting raw materials and importing value-added products in a way that creates regional social, economic, and environmental benefits.

 

We planted our first tree in Mubende, Uganda in 2004. Since then the Company has rapidly expanded with four greenfield plantations in Uganda (Namwasa, Kirinya and Luwunga) and Tanzania (Kilolo).

The Company is passionate about growing African forestry and continues to plant trees to counteract massive and rapid deforestation (The World Bank estimates that Sub-Saharan Africa will deforest 1.3 million hectares per annum). The Company also complies with the best forestry, social and environmental practices, as audited annually to comply with the Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC™) certification.

The Group has also begun commercialising its timber assets and now operates three pole treatment plants, producing both CCA and creosote treated transmission, telephone, fencing and building poles, two sawmills (construction lumber, wooden pallets, school desks etc.) and a number of biomass projects.

NFC aims to be the premier Pan-African, vertically integrated, socially responsible, sustainable timber company sharing the value created with our shareholders, employees, customers and neighbouring communities.

Head Office Mauritius
Tanzania Office
Uganda Office
Support Office South Africa

CONTACT US TODAY FOR A QUOTE OR TO SELL US TIMBER +230 802 044 0149 or nfcsales@newforests.earth