An African forestry revolution
In the sandy-loamy soils of Kenya’s coastal regions, it’s hard to keep crops alive. The topsoil is thin and easily eroded. Erratic rainfall wipes out fragile seedlings before they have had a chance to spring strong roots.
In the sandy-loamy soils of Kenya’s coastal regions, it’s hard to keep crops alive. The topsoil is thin and easily eroded. Erratic rainfall wipes out fragile seedlings before they have had a chance to spring strong roots.
In the sandy-loamy soils of Kenya’s coastal regions, it’s hard to keep crops alive. The topsoil is thin and easily eroded. Erratic rainfall wipes out fragile seedlings before they have had a chance to spring strong roots.
Komaza’s goal? To plant 1 billion trees across Africa by 2030.
Tevis Howard
Co-Founder
“We’re providing life-changing economic opportunities for farmers and delivering 80% cost disruption vs. traditional big plantation forestry and VC-worthy IRRs. We’re one of the most effective carbon sequestration engines on the planet.”
In the sandy-loamy soils of Kenya’s coastal regions, it’s hard to keep crops alive. The topsoil is thin and easily eroded. Erratic rainfall wipes out fragile seedlings before they have had a chance to spring strong roots.
Steve Beck
Co-founder of Novastar
“Africa demands ambitious solutions at scale, it needs teams willing not just to point out the complex problem but with the audacity and courage to craft a solution.
Komaza is working to change the face of forestry on the continent, and in so doing, create enormous value for farmers and the long term health of the environment.
It’s a radical approach but spend a few hours with the Komaza farmers and support team, and you know it is possible.”
22,000
Komaza farmers
7m
Trees planted to date
8,000ha
of increased cover provided by Komaza trees
2m
annual production capacity at Komaza’s Kilifi nursery
April 2021
Apple's Restore Fund partners with Komaza on carbon removal
April 2021
Apple's Restore Fund partners with Komaza on carbon removal
April 2021
Apple's Restore Fund partners with Komaza on carbon removal
April 2021
Apple's Restore Fund partners with Komaza on carbon removal
