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Forestry, Afforestation and Carbon Sequestration Projects

Africa's forests and tree planting potential offer major opportunities for carbon sequestration and rural income. This programme covers sustainable forestry, afforestation planning and the development of forest carbon projects. Delegates learn how to establish and manage tree based projects that deliver both environmental and commercial returns.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the role of forests in carbon sequestration and climate mitigation.
  • Plan afforestation and reforestation projects suited to local species and sites.
  • Apply sustainable forestry practices that balance harvest and regeneration.
  • Measure and monitor carbon stocks in forest and tree based projects.
  • Navigate the standards and verification steps for forest carbon credits.
  • Structure benefit sharing that engages communities and landowners.

Course outline

  1. 01Forests, Carbon and Climate
  2. 02Species Selection and Site Planning
  3. 03Afforestation and Reforestation
  4. 04Sustainable Forest Management
  5. 05Carbon Measurement and Monitoring
  6. 06Forest Carbon Standards and Verification
  7. 07Community Benefit Sharing
  8. 08Developing a Forest Carbon Project

Who should attend

This course suits forestry managers, land and conservation practitioners, carbon project developers and rural development officers.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Cairo3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Accra3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Kigali3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Durban3R13,000
5 to 7 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
19 to 21 Oct 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Dubai3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Lagos3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Harare3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Kampala3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Pretoria3R13,000
7 to 9 Dec 2026Cape Town3R13,000
21 to 23 Dec 2026Online3US$900

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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