Forests and the value of forest land have been given more focus in recent years as a result of the discussions regarding climate change issues and the understanding of forests as an important factor in mitigating climate change.

These discussions have also shown that mankind relies on forests for the products they provide, but also for their ecosystem services and biodiversity.

An increase in attention on forests has also led to a stronger focus on forests as a crucial source for sustainable development in regions where forest-related activities and activities on former forest land are the basis for economic development.

Sustainable Forest Management

• Inventory and Planning
• Forest Management and Economy
• Forest evaluation and due diligence for global timberland investments
• Forest Certification
• Nursery operations
• Extension Services
• Non-wood Forest Products

Land Use Planning, Monitoring and Forecasts

• Landscape and Carbon Stock Monitoring
• Remote Sensing
• Forecast and Modelling
• Basic Maps and Theme Maps
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Forest Landscape Restoration

• Participatory Forest Management
• Land Use Planning
• Participatory Exclosure Management
• Development at village level
• Agro-forestry
• Pasture Management

Research in Forestry

• Silviculture and forest economy
• Agro-forestry
• Forest Genetics and Invasive Species
• Biotechnology
• Wood Technology
• Biodiversity and Conservation
• Landscape Ecology

Institutional Development

• Organizational Structure
• Capacity Building / Training
• Forest Policy Development
• Information Technology

Private Sector Development

• Bioenergy, Sawmilling and Wood Processing
• Fruit- and Forest Seedling Production
• Bee Keeping
• Livestock Breeding
• Eco-Tourism

Environmental Services

• Biological Diversity and Conservation
• Protected Area Management
• Climate Smart Agriculture
• Environmental Impact Assessments
• Erosion Control

Poverty Reduction and Social Forestry

• Capasity building
• Participatory Community Development
• Clean Cookstoves
• Gender Equality
• Family planning
• Livelihood Assessment