Forestry Commission Zimbabwe

Forestry Commission Zimbabwe Forestry Commission is the state authority on all matters forestry.
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  Day 3 in pictures
30/08/2023

Day 3 in pictures


Gogo Ndyara is a regular visitor at our ZAS stand every year. Every time she will be giving us an update on how her frui...
30/08/2023

Gogo Ndyara is a regular visitor at our ZAS stand every year. Every time she will be giving us an update on how her fruit trees are faring and seeking advice on how to manage them properly.

She also comes in to exchange her old hat for a new one.

We love Gogo for her love of trees.



How do I establish a nursery?How do I manage my trees?How do I plant trees?Which trees can I plant where?Our  Forestry C...
29/08/2023

How do I establish a nursery?
How do I manage my trees?
How do I plant trees?
Which trees can I plant where?

Our Forestry Commission Zimbabwe team is waiting to answer these frequently asked questions and more at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show 2023.

Come meet with us at stand 097, 2nd Avenue, Opposite Robbie Mupawose Centre.

Considering training in forestry?Come and meet with Zimbabwe College of Forestry at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show 2023....
29/08/2023

Considering training in forestry?

Come and meet with Zimbabwe College of Forestry at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show 2023.

Stand 097 2nd Avenue, Opp Robbie Mupawose Centre.



We are ready to receive you at this year's Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, 28 August- 2 September 2023Theme: Forestry Soluti...
28/08/2023

We are ready to receive you at this year's Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, 28 August- 2 September 2023

Theme: Forestry Solutions For Sustained Growth- Adaptation, Profictivity, Linkages.

Come and let's talks all matters forestry at our stand, No. 97, Opposite Robbie Mupawose Centre

Also watch this space for daily updates.

17/08/2023

In preparation for our tree planting campaign, last week our teams had a tree planting demonstration at the Forestry Commission Zimbabwe from Forester Mutanga. A forester is a person who practises forestry, the science, art, and profession of managing forests.

To say we had an amazing time would be the understatement of the century! Mr. Mutanga is a walking, talking, and breathing encyclopedia. He literally downloaded information into us and we were blown away. Thank you sir.

We are also extremely grateful to the Commission because as we move around the camp sites this week, we are going to have them as part of our teams, helping us demonstrate how to plant a tree. Now how about that!?

Fridays are Field  Days!Today we were  in Dimbiti Village ( Marondera Rural) where were participating in the belated com...
14/07/2023

Fridays are Field Days!

Today we were in Dimbiti Village ( Marondera Rural) where were participating in the belated commemorations of the Day of the African Child.

Jointly organised by Agriseeds, ZBC, EMA, Forestry Commission and ARDA, this event was a platform to award outstanding children in the Sustainable Agriculture Competition run by Agriseeds as well as promote sustainable environmental practices.

Five students received prizes for best projects exhibiting sustainable agricultural practices and the best performing child was Chantelle Chipatiso whose family hosted the field day at their homestead. As part of today's program, Forestry Commission Zimbabwe established an orchard at the homestead.

This event was held under the theme, '" Promoting Young Sustainable Farmers in a Digital Environment," and the Guest of Honour was the Junior President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, His Excellency, Neville Mavu.

Environmental Management Agency

The event in pictures below...

Its a wrap at the Zimbabwe National Disability Expo which came to an  end today. Forestry Commission took the opportunit...
30/06/2023

Its a wrap at the Zimbabwe National Disability Expo which came to an end today.

Forestry Commission took the opportunity to raise awareness and engage with people living with disabilities on various programmes being implemented to support their livelihoods.
Many people continue to show interest in adopting suatainabel forestry practices for a better future and attainment of vision 2030.

Forestry Commission takes pride in ensuring that it mainstreams people with disabilities especially youths and children in its various forestry programmes.

The "newest" foresters in town. Zimbabwe College of Forestry
30/06/2023

The "newest" foresters in town.
Zimbabwe College of Forestry

30 June 2023Zimbabwe College of Forestry Graduation 35 Students graduated today at the Zimbabwe College of Forestry with...
30/06/2023

30 June 2023
Zimbabwe College of Forestry Graduation

35 Students graduated today at the Zimbabwe College of Forestry with Certificates and Diplomas in Forestry.

The Graduation Ceremony, held under the theme, "Transforming Lives through Forestry Training and Innovation," launched well trained new foresters into the industry that has a huge role to play in the country's economic growth.

The Guest of Honour, Mrs Jakazi, currently the Managing Director of Wattle Company encouraged the new graduates to be innovators who will continue to drive the country towards sustainable management of forest resources.

Ministry of Environment, Climate,Tourism and Hospitality Industry Zimbabwe

We are attending the Zimbabwe National Disability Expo currently ongoing in Gwanda, Matabeleland South.  The  Expo being...
28/06/2023

We are attending the Zimbabwe National Disability Expo currently ongoing in Gwanda, Matabeleland South.

The Expo being held under the theme, “Holistic empowerment of youth and children with disabilities towards the attainment of vision 2030. A better and brighter future for everyone," is a platform to promote the rights of persons with disabilities and empowers all stakeholders to come together to share information and raise awareness to the public on disability mainstreaming and inclusion.

Forestry Commission is all-inclusive, supporting People Living With Disabilities (PWD) to establish forestry projects that sustain their livelihoods. Forestry projects like beekeeping, agroforestry and orchard establishment are important for PWD as they are lifetime investments that are not labour intensive.

Forest Management- Everyone's Responsibility towards attainment of vision 2030.

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought: 17 June 2023'Her Land. Her Rights.' The global commemorations  for Dese...
17/06/2023

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought: 17 June 2023

'Her Land. Her Rights.'

The global commemorations for Desertification and Drought Day 2023 focus on women's land rights, which are critical for attaining the worldwide objectives of gender equality and land degradation neutrality.

Women play a pivotal role in the health of the land through active participation in Sustainable Forest Management initiatives.

"Her land. Her rights" emphasizes the need to invest in women’s equal access to land and associated assets in the process of attaining Sustainable Development Goals.





The Zimbabwe's Forest Financing Strategy Validation Workshop is currently being held in Harare to say to validate the dr...
08/06/2023

The Zimbabwe's Forest Financing Strategy Validation Workshop is currently being held in Harare to say to validate the draft National Forest Financing Strategy, an output of a 5-day workshop held in October 2022 which sought to find avenues to enhance the fundraising capacity of key stakeholders in the forestry sector and review the status of forests financing in Zimbabwe.
The workshop was a key step in the process of developing a National Forest Financing Strategy.
The validation workshop was officially opened by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Climate,Tourism and Hospitality Industry Zimbabwe, Ambassador Raphael Faranisi.

Stakeholders participating include;
TIMB, Sustainable Afforestation Association, Timber Producers Federation, Allied Timbers Zimbabwe ATZ, MyTrees Trust, the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement, the University of Zimbabwe and the Environmental Management Agency

 🇿🇼commemorations in Harare.Trees and Forests are key components of a healthy environment.
05/06/2023

🇿🇼commemorations in Harare.

Trees and Forests are key components of a healthy environment.

05/06/2023


Motivational Monday...







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WWF Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwe Climate Change Coalition
African Youth Initiative on Climate Change Zimbabwe

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2023 Forestry Commission supporting the   campaign.
05/06/2023

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2023

Forestry Commission supporting the campaign.

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 5 JUNE
02/06/2023

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

5 JUNE




Matabeleland South Province held its Fire Week launch in Mzingwane District _Ntabende Primary School. The Minister of St...
01/06/2023

Matabeleland South Province held its Fire Week launch in Mzingwane District _Ntabende Primary School.

The Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Honourable A. Ncube stressed on the need to prevent and stop veld fires for protection of the environment and life.

Also present at the launch was the member of parliament for Mzingwane District (Retired) Brig General L. Mayihlome who encouraged all stakeholder to collaborate and raise awareness, supply fire fighting equipment and train fire fighting teams.

Ministry of Environment, Climate,Tourism and Hospitality Industry Zimbabwe
Environmental Management Agency

Prevent and stop veld fires to protect environment! Our national heritage.

26/05/2023
Imagine the iconic Great Zimbabwe without those equally iconic trees found in the Great Enclosure. These trees have been...
25/05/2023

Imagine the iconic Great Zimbabwe without those equally iconic trees found in the Great Enclosure. These trees have been well conserved and are assumed to be as old as the historical monument.
We would like to think these trees add to the history and mystery of the 'House of Stone.'

there are four great specimens of mimusops zeyheri (bot)/red milkwood (eng)/muchechete/muchirinje/mukaurura/svanzwa (sh)/umbumbulu (ndeb) in the Great Enclosure.

Happy

24/05/2023
Biodiversity connects us all!
22/05/2023

Biodiversity connects us all!

The United Nations  proclaimed 22 May as the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB).  theme 2023“From Agreemen...
22/05/2023

The United Nations proclaimed 22 May as the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB).

theme 2023
“From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity”

This theme builds on the results of COP 15 which emphasised the implementation of Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (agreement).

Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and all stakeholders are encouraged to launch their actions towards the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework today (22 May) or take IDB 2023 as an opportunity to publicise and highlight the work they have done so far.

Forests and Biodiversity

A healthy forest sustains a wide range of animal and plant species through provision of food, shelter, clean air and water.

21/05/2023

🌳🐝 Thriving trees, buzzing bees! 🌼🐝

Healthy trees aren't just beautiful, they are crucial for our buzzing friends. Bees rely on trees for food, protection from predators, shelter from harsh weather conditions, and so much more!

From hollow trunks to leafy canopies, trees create vital habitats for our pollinators. 🏡🌳

Let's protect and preserve our trees for a thriving ecosystem and thriving pollinators.

Happy World Bee Day 🐝

National Commemorations of the International day of Families - 19 MayWe took tree planting to this national event held a...
20/05/2023

National Commemorations of the International day of Families - 19 May

We took tree planting to this national event held at Sengezane Village, Gwanda District in Matabeleland South Province.
The event was spearheaded by the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises and officiated by the Minister, Honourable S. G. G. Nyoni.

Families are the founding units of the society and the culture of tree planting, tree care and environmental stewardship starts at home.

Planting fruits trees does not only improve food security at household level but also play a critical role in mitigation and adaptation to climate change.

A total of 996 assorted fruit trees were planted to mark this event.


  is around the corner! Did you know that biogas can be used as a tool to safeguard biodiversity?
19/05/2023

is around the corner! Did you know that biogas can be used as a tool to safeguard biodiversity?




“We are preparing for with a launch of a documentary on the work done with and in the Zambezi Valley!”

Cabinet has  approved the National Forestry Policy (NFP), which seeks to promote community participation in forest manag...
17/05/2023

Cabinet has approved the National Forestry Policy (NFP), which seeks to promote community participation in forest management and create a platform for building resilience to the impacts of climate change by rehabilitating degraded areas, maintaining and increasing the country's forest cover. The policy, being an important step in addressing deforestation and recognizing the importance of forests and trees outside of forests to food and nutrition security, will ensure that forests contribute effectively to national development, environmental protection, climate change mitigation, sustainable forest management, and benefit sharing of proceeds from the forests.

Cabinet has also approved the Carbon Credit Framework (CCF) which will guide players, benefit communities and protect investors who wish to establish carbon trade-related projects in the country. The framework establishes institutions to enhance transparency of transactions and accountability to ensure that the country gets a fair share of the proceeds from the trade.
Zimbabwe is well positioned for Sustainable Forest Management

Ministry of Environment, Climate,Tourism and Hospitality Industry Zimbabwe

01/05/2023

The month of May is the Mental Health Awareness Month

The World Vision International (2021) described mental health issues as 'a silent pandemic' affecting young people (ages 15 - 35) who are the most vulnerable to anxiety, depression, su***de etc compared to the general population.

The Greening Kuwadzana Project Acknowledges the link between mental wellness and exposure to natural green spaces, particularly trees. For instance, a 2020 research paper published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that exposure to forests generally reduces mental stress, anxiety, depression, and improves moods.

We are therefore having a campaign on the 20th of May called Tree Care Therapy for Mental Health with Ndinewe Foundation a leading mental health advocacy organisation in Harare. We are inviting you to join us to speak out and plant some trees in solidarity with mental health issues affecting us as young people.

For more information, please get in touch on the details on the flyer🌳🧠💚
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We wish you happy and safe holidays!
06/04/2023

We wish you happy and safe holidays!

Today we are in Mhondoro-Ngezi where tree planting was part of the program at the launch of the African Christian Counci...
30/03/2023

Today we are in Mhondoro-Ngezi where tree planting was part of the program at the launch of the African Christian Council International- Zimbabwe chapter at Pamuzinda Donain.

The President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Cde. Dr E D Mnangagwa led in the tree planting event planting an avocado tree in the orchard established at the centre.

Assorted fruit trees were also handed over to the church leader, Bishop Johannes Ndanga by the President for distribution to church members as a way of promoting community fruit tree growing which feeds into the Horticulture Recovery Growth Plan which was launched in 2021.

The program is targeting 1.8 million households to have planted at least 10 fruit trees by 2025.

We are happy that tree planting continues to find prominence in activities happening across all sectors of society.

Ministry of Environment, Climate,Tourism and Hospitality Industry Zimbabwe


  Teamwork makes the dream work!WWF Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Youth Biodiversity Network Environmental Management Agency Friends...
26/03/2023



Teamwork makes the dream work!

WWF Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Youth Biodiversity Network
Environmental Management Agency
Friends Of The Environment

Do something today for;
25/03/2023

Do something today for;




Forestry Commission joins the rest of the world in marking Earth Hour today!Do something today for;
25/03/2023

Forestry Commission joins the rest of the world in marking Earth Hour today!
Do something today for;




World Meteorological Day Commemorations!___________________________________World Met Day is commemorated annually on 23 ...
24/03/2023

World Meteorological Day Commemorations!
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World Met Day is commemorated annually on 23 March celebrating the coming into force of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization on 23 March 1950.

It is the platform to highlight the important contribution of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to disaster preparedness and management and the subsequent safety and wellbeing of society.

World Meteorological Day commemorations were held at Goetz Observatory in Bulawayo today, under the theme, "The Future of Weather, Climate and Water across Generations."

24/03/2023
Tree Planting is  Timeless!
23/03/2023

Tree Planting is Timeless!

Anytime is tree-planting time!
23/03/2023

Anytime is tree-planting time!



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Cactus; is it a tree?

The African Youth Initiative on Climate Change (AYICC) Forestry Commission Zimbabwe Veronica Nonhlanhla Gundu Lawrence Mashungu Ministry of Environment, Climate,Tourism and Hospitality Industry Zimbabwe Cindy Ndlovu Lauretta Marembo Samantha Rutendo Chiwara Vivienne Prince SirPerseverence FG Annabel Chitambwe

Why new Msasa leaves are red?

Ever wondered why Msasa leaves are sometimes red? Here is why: They have a natural sun screen.

Msasa trees are deciduous and lose their leaves in winter. In late August as temperatures rise again, the new colourful leaves are produced. The colour of the new leaves varies brown, pale pinkish, orange; red to deep maroon. Because of very intense light and high temperatures while the leaf tissue is still very soft, leaves can easily get burnt. For this reason they have a built-in sun screen, a pigment called anthocyanin that colours them red and protects them.

Anthocyanins are a type of flavonoid, a class of compounds with antioxidant effects. Found naturally in a number of foods, anthocyanins are the pigments that give red, purple, and blue plants their rich colouring.

As the leaves expand and harden, they no longer need protection from heat and light and they change to green. The colour shifts to deep green over a period of 10–20 days.



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NATIONAL TREE PLANTING DAY.



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SEED QUIZ.

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Yesterday was remarkable, in a partnership with
Agro Forestry Association
as we trained farmers and interested individuals the fundamentals of Tree Propagation.

Propagation techniques are important in the capacitation of youths in driving the economy towards achieving climate change resilience and poverty eradication especially through a Robust Reforestation Initiative.

This is in line with the vision to make Zimbabwe an Upper Middle Income Economy by 2030, National Development Strategy 1 and the SDGs.

Environmental Management Agency
Friends of the Environment
Forestry Commission Zimbabwe
UZ Faculty of Agriculture, Environment and Food SystemsUZ Faculty of Agriculture, Environment and Food Systems
Centre for Sustainability Transitions
Obert Jiri
Vangelis Haritatos
Vaida Kontrimaite
Agricultural Research Council of Zimbabwe
International Union of Forest Research Organizations - IUFRO
Brazil Africa Institute
Nutrition Action Zimbabwe
Embassy of Sweden in Harare
UNDP Zimbabwe
Plan International Zimbabwe
BJ Adventures purposely works with safari and tourism providers who support conservation efforts and who are working to bridge the gap between tourism, conservation and sustainable community development. Just recently we were fortunate to partner with Africa Conservation Travel who collaborated with the Forestry Commission Zimbabwe, and, as the result of our guests staying at Ursula's Homestead (a lodge in Zimbabwe), they were able to provide 42 indigenous trees to the More Community Trust.

The trees were planted at Masuwe Primary School in continued efforts of reforestation, and to create awareness of the importance of these forests for the younger generations. Each of the children at the school were encouraged to adopt a tree, so that they take responsibility to care for and protect it, and the MORE Trust have set up a prize for the best tree per grade at the end of the year as a further incentive.

We are so grateful to know and work with partners like this, and support Zimbabwe, via travel, in this way – something that is more important to do now than ever.
Forestry & Citrus Research is part of the 23 Organisations across the world which took part in drafting the Youth Declaration on Plant Health under the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) of the Food & Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO).

We therefore adhere to the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) that are sustainable and we expesss our ratification to the promotion of Plant Health across the world.

For more on plant health:

http://www.fao.org/plant-health-2020/home/en/

HASHTAGS


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Climate change is one of the most challenging circumstances that is increasingly impacting on society and ecosystems in Zimbabwe and the world over.

Human induced climate activities are causing an increase in greenhouse emissions leading to a rise in the earth’s temperatures subsequently resulting in changing rainfall patterns, heat waves, flooding, droughts and intense tropical cyclones amongst other. The effects of climate change have affected people’s livelihoods by increasing poverty and inequality among the people of Zimbabwe.

Be sure to tune in to tonight's episode of our Radio Drama and let’s work together to avoid a climate disaster.



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The Only Sweetest Voice that Nature or the Environment Has is seen and heard in its beauty when it is not disturbed. Do not disturb that beauty, by destroying it because if you disturb it, it will even speak out loudest through climate change. Therefore, respect nature, if you want it to respect you back.


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We are 3 days away from 2021 🌎 and WWF Zimbabwe country director, Dr Enos Shumba invites you to the biggest virtual spotlight on our planet and to ! Have you saved the date? We can’t do it without our community! Join on us here on 27 March from 11am-12midday and also take part in the activities leading up to with Forestry Commission Zimbabwe Friends Of The Environment
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We are advocating for everyone to plant more and more trees, many many times, by offering a variety of both indigenous and exotic trees at very affordable and below cost price and inturn help save our forests, environment and earth.
So to mitigate the effects of the ongoing rampant harvesting of Zumbani (Lippia Javanica) for medicinal purposes, we encourage people to plant the fast growing species of this organic, highly medicinal Wonder-Herb in their gardens, backyards, plots and farms or even on commercial scale.
So we are offering a Special Offer at below cost price of only 50cents per plant.

Hurry Call/Whatsapp +263772766685 or +263719964964
page: Zumbani Wonder-Herb Lippia Javanica






Material donations to assist this initiative a success are much welcome and appreciated
Today on we celebrate the incredible wildlife which forms part of the spectacular ecosystems of Victoria Falls, Zambezi National Park and surrounding areas.

We as a community, extend our heartfelt thanks to the numerous organisations and individuals including our Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority, Forestry Commission Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls Anti Poaching Unit, Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust, Bhejane Trust, Zambezi Horse Safaris, and Nakavango Conservation Programme for their consistent dedication and passion to working collaboratively to preserve this natural heritage for visitors and future generations alike.



Image credits: Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit and Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust
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