Trees Are Life Let’s Conserve Them!

Forestry Commission (FC) is a parastatal under the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry. The Commission was created in 1954 through the Forest Act (Cap 19:05) from which it derives its mandate, as well as the Communal Land Forest, Produce Act (Cap 19:04). FC is responsible for the regulation, management and conservation of forest resources and managing gazetted indigenous forests which cover about 0.8% of the total surface area of the country.

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Wildlife-Based Tourism and Trade

Wildlife-based tourism and trade are of great importance to conservation in Africa. They are one of the most lucrative wildlife use options, forming an integral part of Zimbabwe’s conservation and economic development strategy

"Zimbabwe is open for Business and Investments in the Conservation Industry"

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Trees Are Life - Lets Conserve Them!

About the Forestry Commission of Zimbabwe

We are the national authority entrusted with the sustainable management, conservation, and expansion of Zimbabwe’s forest resources. As a proud arm of the Ministry of Environment, Climate, and Wildlife, we work to protect biodiversity, promote climate resilience, and support both commercial and community forestry through education, policy, and afforestation initiatives.