Managing South Africa's Forests for Future Generations.
SAFCOL, the South African Forestry Company SOC Limited, is a Schedule 2 State-Owned Company managing 187,000 hectares of plantation across Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and Mozambique. We support 25,000 livelihoods and operate as a Level 1 B-BBEE Contributor.
Our Socio-Economic Footprint
Measuring our commitment to sustainable development and transformation across the South African landscape.
Core Business Units
A vertically integrated approach to South Africa's timber value chain.
People
100% FSC-certified workforce safety and skills development through the Platorand Training Centre and community learnerships.
- 25,000+ Livelihoods Supported
- Platorand Training Centre Programmes
- Community Social Compacts
Planet
57% of SAFCOL plantations are affected by land claims, engaged through the Land Risk Management Division for sustainable settlement.
Performance
Level 1 B-BBEE Contributor delivering economic value through operational excellence, transparency and fiscal responsibility as an SOE.
- Level 1 B-BBEE Contributor
- Integrated Reporting Standards
- Schedule 2 Public Entity
Latest News & Media
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We are committed to transparency and accountability. Access our statutory documents and reports below.