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.

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.