References

Belgium

Private owners and individuals

Management of private forest plots in Belgium. Rehabilitation of forest ecosystems promoting biodiversity. Implementation of agroforestry systems. Eco-responsible production of Christmas tree. 

Congo

Mokabi

Technical assistance in implementing and maintaining LegalSource certification. Improvement of the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) and revision of the procedures syste. 

Gabon

Bonus Harvest / PPECF / COMIFAC / KFW

Inventory organization. Training of teams and monitoring of inventory field operations. Cartographic data processing training. Data control and drafting of the annual operations plan (AOP).

Belgium

ULG

Sampling and revision of the ULG forest inventory. Perimeter demarcation of parcels. Estimation of forest holdings based on sector and market prices, species, current and projected values and ecosystem aspects. 

Congo Basin

PPECF/ COMIFAC / KFW

The Digital Control Assistant is a comprehensive mobile application developed for companies needing control and monitoring tools for EFIR (Reduced Impact Logging). The PDA contains a number of modules: control via digital form, automatic reporting and action plan generation, documentation (operational and legal), control follow-up notification, etc.

Congo Basin

Oréade-Brèche/PPECF/ COMIFAC / KFW

FollowAP is a web platform designed to make it easier to monitor the action plans of companies supported under the coaching program funded by the PPECF. The aim of this digital tool is to offer the creation of action plans adapted to the coaching support contracts of engineering firms. Thanks to FollowAP, consultancies and companies can more easily track their action plan towards certification by encoding information and uploading documentary evidence. FollowAP makes it easier to track funding and time spent throughout the certification process.

Congo Basin

PPECF/ COMIFAC / KFW

In partnership with TEREA, production of a certification guide containing standardized procedures, explanatory notes, calculation sheets, etc. The standardized materials produced cover certification systems, external social aspects, living conditions for workers and their dependents, workers' rights, occupational health and safety, forest management, biodiversity and the environment, monitoring and reporting, and traceability.

Congo Basin

PPECF/ COMIFAC / KFW

Following a review of an e-learning module on controlled logging commissioned by the PPECF, BFConsult revised and added content to the existing module. In a second phase, BFConsult developed an innovative e-learning module by creating immersive and realistic 3D environments containing detailed practical advice and quizzes for learners.

Belgium

Private farmers

Site visit to the customer's premises to analyze existing installations and their potential impact on the environment. Preparation of a file following the guidelines required by the authorities in order to obtain authorization to operate. 

Congo

Mokabi / PPECF/ COMIFAC / KFW

Support for the Mokabi forestry company in Congo in obtaining a certificate of legality (LegalSource). The project aimed to support the company and build capacity in sustainable forest management and operations, as well as internal organization and management. The certificate was obtained in December 2021. 

Gabon

Bonus Harvest / PPECF/ COMIFAC / KFW

Support for Bonus Harvest, a forestry company in Gabon, in its efforts to obtain an FSC sustainable forest management certificate. Over and above legal requirements, this support aims to firmly anchor the principles of sustainability in the company's operations, notably through activities linked to forest regeneration, strengthening consultation with local populations, and monitoring the impacts (direct and indirect) of the company's activities.

Gabon

Bonus Harvest / PPECF/ COMIFAC / KFW

Support for the forestry company Bonus Harvest in Gabon in obtaining a certificate of legality (LegalSource). The aim of the project was to support the company and build capacity in terms of sustainable forest management and exploitation, as well as internal organization and management. The certificate was obtained in July 2022. 

Gabon

ASI / PPECF/ COMIFAC / KFW

Support for the forestry company ASI (Africa Sustainable Investment) in Gabon in obtaining an OLB certificate. The aim of the project was to support the company and build capacity in terms of sustainable forest management and exploitation, as well as internal organization and management.

Congo Basin

private partners - PPECF / COMIFAC / KFW

The aim of this work was to improve the quality and monitoring of reduced-impact logging operations, in particular controlled felling in exploited industrial concessions, in order to help companies meet their legal obligations and/or the requirements to obtain sustainable management certification and thus contribute to the improvement of best practices. 

Morocco

Eticwood

This study focused on analyzing the economic context of cedar plantations in the Middle Atlas region, as well as assessing the training needs of companies and the forestry administration. Based on the results of this study, a training plan was proposed to meet the identified need.

Congo

Nature+ - AFD

Training for forestry administration officials on FLEGT control procedures and sustainable forest managemen.

Congo

Nature+ - AFD

Support for the implementation of simplified management plans, including the identification of social, environmental and wildlife requirements. It also aimed to standardize forest management documents and provide support to forestry administrations and the private sector.