Making a Measurable Difference, Together
Awethu Forestry Investments is positioned for exponential growth and continental expansion. Our future outlook envisions over 1,000,000 hectares of managed forestry plantations across Africa, supplying a growing global demand for sustainable biomass, timber, and diversified forest products.
Trees Planted
Farmers Trained
Families Reached
Acres Restored
We are pursuing
Strategic Investments
Product diversification to serve international markets for pulp, biomass, poles, and packaging.
R&D-led nursery innovation to provide smallholder farmers with superior seedlings, improving yield and profitability.
Partnership expansion with corporates, DFIs, and investors to scale operations sustainably.
Research & Development Focus
Innovation is the cornerstone of Awethu’s growth. Our dedicated R&D Nursery Programme drives seedling diversification and sustainable species development to meet evolving market demands.
Through strategic research partnerships and field trials, Awethu is developing improved seedling varieties optimized for:
– Higher yield and faster growth rates
– Enhanced disease and pest resistance
– Suitability for diverse end markets including pulp, biomass, poles, and packaging
By investing in research, we strengthen the value chain — ensuring both smallholder farmers and global clients benefit from improved productivity and product quality.
Message from the Founder
Mr. Mandla Ntuli
Awethu Forestry Investments was born from a vision to bridge opportunity and empowerment — connecting small growers to global markets while protecting the natural environment. Our mission has always been simple yet profound: to grow forests that sustain livelihoods and to build a forestry sector that is as inclusive as it is profitable.
