Growing Forests,
Growing Communities

Sustainable afforestation across East Africa through innovative partnerships

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Technology Meets
Nature

Using advanced GIS technology to monitor and optimize forest growth

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Restoring East Africa's
Natural Beauty

Transforming degraded lands into thriving forest ecosystems

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About Frontier Timber

Frontier Timber is a social for-profit enterprise dedicated to transforming East Africa's landscape through sustainable afforestation. Operating primarily in Uganda, we partner with local communities to restore degraded lands and create thriving forest ecosystems.

Our innovative model combines community empowerment, advanced GIS technology, and sustainable forestry practices to ensure long-term environmental and economic benefits for all stakeholders.

Through land leasing agreements and revenue-sharing partnerships, we create sustainable livelihoods while combating climate change and preserving biodiversity.

Vision

To become East Africa's leading provider of sustainable wood products, promoting forest conservation and community empowerment.

Mission

Produce high-quality, certified timber using sustainable forestry practices while restoring ecosystems and creating shared prosperity.

1000+

Hectares Planted

500+

Community Partners

50K+

Trees Planted

Uganda

Why Uganda?

Uganda consumes an estimated 1.5–1.7 million m³ of industrial wood annually, with regional markets offering additional demand.

Current Production

Estimated at 700,000 to 1 million m³ of roundwood annually

Growth Potential

Production has the potential to double by the end of the decade

Regional Opportunity

Strong demand from regional markets across East Africa

What We Do

We focus on five strategic priority areas to deliver value across East Africa

Sustainable Timber Production

Developing 40,000 hectares of plantations by 2036 to supply premium timber for construction and furniture markets.

40K Hectares

Carbon Credit Generation

Afforestation projects certified under global standards (Verra, Gold Standard) for the voluntary carbon market.

Certified

Agroforestry & Intercropping

Integrating food crops with tree plantations to boost community income and food security.

Food Security

Biomass & Waste-Based Products

Converting plantation residues into fuel briquettes, biochar, and organic fertiliser pellets.

Zero Waste

Data & GIS Services

Providing cutting-edge monitoring and analytics for forestry management and traceability.

Analytics

2036

Our Vision

Building East Africa's largest certified timber network

40K

Hectares

Priority Areas

Our Impact

Creating lasting change across East Africa through measurable results

Economic Development

Creating sustainable employment and income opportunities for local communities through responsible timber production.

Community Empowerment

Empowering local communities through education, skill development, and equitable partnership models.

Environmental Restoration

Restoring degraded landscapes, enhancing biodiversity, and combating climate change through reforestation.

Professional Training

Building capacity through professional forestry training and modern monitoring techniques.

Traditional Skills

Preserving and promoting traditional woodworking skills while integrating sustainable practices.

Modern Innovation

Blending traditional knowledge with modern technology for optimal forest management and production.

Why Work With Us

Our strategic edge combines scale, community, technology, and global standards

Sustainability at Scale

From 4,000 hectares today to 40,000 hectares by 2036, we're building East Africa's largest certified timber network

10%

Community-Centred Model

Revenue-sharing, outgrower schemes, and rural enterprise hubs ensure local communities benefit directly from our operations

Revenue Sharing Enterprise Hubs

Technology-Driven Forestry

GIS and AI power our decision-making, enabling precision planting, monitoring, and compliance across all operations

GIS

Monitor

Global Standards

FSC certification and zero-waste principles guarantee environmental integrity and market trust

FSC Certified Zero Waste

Environmental Excellence

We are committed to protecting and restoring nature, ensuring healthy ecosystems and biodiversity for future generations

Biodiversity Climate Action

Efficient Operations

We optimize every process to maximize impact, ensuring our resources create the greatest benefit for communities and the environment

Optimized Data-Driven

Our Approach

A three-pillar strategy combining innovation, sustainability, and community partnership

Community Partnership

We work directly with local communities, offering land leasing agreements and revenue-sharing models that ensure mutual benefit and long-term sustainability.

Land Leasing

Revenue Sharing

Local Empowerment

GIS Technology

Advanced Geographic Information Systems enable us to monitor forest growth, optimize planting strategies, and track environmental impact in real-time.

Real-time Monitoring

Data Analytics

Optimization Tools

Sustainable Forestry

Our afforestation practices prioritize native species, biodiversity preservation, and responsible land management for generations to come.

Native Species

Biodiversity Focus

Long-term Care

Our Process

Assessment

Land evaluation & community consultation

Planning

Strategic design & resource allocation

Implementation

Planting & infrastructure development

Monitoring

Continuous tracking & optimization

Our Gallery

A visual journey through our forests, communities, and sustainable practices

Forest Landscapes

Breathtaking views of our restored forest ecosystems

Environment

Team Collaboration

Working together for sustainable impact

Community

Timber Production

Sustainable wood processing facilities

Production

Forest Detail

Close-up of our thriving plantations

Growth

Community Engagement

Building relationships with local communities

Impact

Professional Monitoring

Expert forest wardens ensuring sustainable practices

Safety

Craftsmanship

Traditional woodworking skills preserved

Skills

Sustainable Harvesting

Responsible forest management practices