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A contract is signed for initial placing of 200 beehives in Nyongoro Plantation, with the assistance of African Beekeepers Ltd. Better Globe Forestry considers this corporate social responsibility, and has no financial incentive in this initiative.
Read MorePruning is one of the crucial silvicultural activities for management of Melia volkensii (mukau) that is steadily being transformed from its traditional execution to a mechanized one.
Read MoreBetter Globe Forestry has launched an in-house designed digital Monitoring and Evaluation system to continuously improve forestry operations. This innovation replaces the work with paper, but the goal is the same: controlled corrective actions.
Read MoreTo track the growth curve of mukau trees, Better Globe Forestry collected data by measuring trees alongside stakeholders.
Read MoreAs a result of Better Globe Forestry's outgrowers program, farmers in Kamuwongo have learned the benefit of planting mukau on their farms. The community impact of such farming is massive, as everyone succeeds when even one person makes a change.
Read MorePaying it forward is the key to success, says Better Globe Forestry CEO Rino Solberg in the new book, "Pay It Forward." By paying it forward, we can help each other and soon build a better world for us all.
Read MoreA large plantation like Kiambere can cause significant improvements to the environment, including preventing soil erosion and minimizing the potential for drought.
Read MoreThe partnership and collaboration between K-Rep Fedha Services Limited and Better Globe Forestry has made it easier for communities to have affordable financial options, which helps everyone's daily lives.
Read MoreThe fruit collection process is planned to ensured quality fruits are collected and delivered to the Better Globe Forestry nursery.
Read MoreBetter Globe Forestry's vision includes the hardworking farmers who grow and maintain mukau on their farms. Trainings for these farmers are administered through farmer groups, and guided by the Better Globe Forestry outgrowers training manual.
Read MoreBetter Globe Forestry has been managing the recruitment of farmers using a unique workflow. With the help of some key players, the process has become efficient and beneficial for the farmers program.
Read MoreUse of geospatial technology has played a key role in supporting various agencies globally to become more efficient, improve workflow, and most importantly generate productivity, a value that Better Globe Forestry embraces.
Read MoreBetter Globe Forestry's Human Resources department has shared some news regarding their safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, as well as a new electronic system to manage tasks and timekeeping.
Read MoreThe core drive for seedling distribution planning is to distribute according to the target numbers, and ultimately have all the seedlings received by the schools planted and survive.
Read MoreBetter Globe Forestry is using creative and enhanced methods to operate on their plantations, with practices such as pitting, vegetation clearing, and more.
Read MoreIn line with improving efficiency and production, Better Globe Forestry has created farmer groups which include training and financial benefits for partner farmers.
Read MoreWith social distancing still in effect during the ongoing coronavirus, Better Globe Forestry has been in good spirits, with increased seedling distribution in Dokolo, and virtual meetings among leadership staff.
Read MoreAs coronavirus continues around the world, Better Globe Forestry is remaining operational in Kenya with improved health and safety standards.
Read MoreWith the help of Forest Stewardship Council Africa regional office, Better Globe Forestry is working toward forest certification to improve its operations and continue to serve the community.
Read MoreBetter Globe Forestry has been working diligently to stay safe amidst the coronavirus. However the company is doing all it can to continue normal operations with social distancing and enhanced safety.
Read MoreIn Uganda, where the finance landscape is different than Kenya, Better Globe Forestry has established a revolving fund intended to benefit a cassava planting project.
Read MoreBetter Globe Forestry's plantation escaped a locust invasion with minimal damage, and no customer trees were harmed. The remainder of East Africa, however, has been significantly impacted by the number of pests.
Read MoreLawrence Muema Mulandi, who has worked at Better Globe Forestry since 2011, now serves as the company's Finance and Operations director. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and is pursuing a PhD in the same field.
Read MoreWith a new year comes new features for Better Globe Forestry, who has recently transitioned to a new contracting system for farmers in the field.
Read MoreWith constantly developing technologies and research methods, it is important to conduct research of high-quality mahogany trees. This conference allowed partners to discuss this research and the potential that mukau trees have in the drylands.
Read MoreAs we expand our operations in look for partners, Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) in Tanzania is an institution that improves forestry conditions and educates others on environmental and forestry research.
Read MoreBetter Globe Forestry had the honor to show the cabinet secretary that commercial dryland afforestation in Kenya is possible, existing, and subject to wider application, using the Kiambere plantation as proof.
Read MoreOur first story is courtesy of Better Globe customer Torgny Johnsson, who recently made a solo trip to Nyongoro plantation. Our second story covers an interview between Better Globe Forestry's chairman, Rino Solberg, and European Business Magazine.
Read MoreMirror Review picked Better Globe Forestry among the 20 Most Admired Companies of 2018. Here is a preview of their article and a new video interview of Rino Solberg by Jack Canfield.
Read MoreAfter deciding to expand our Miti magazine to Tanzania, we partnered up with some of the bigger players in the forestry sector there to join our editorial staff. Our next Miti magazine issue will be dedicated to cover Tanzania's forestry industry.
Read MoreNow that the rainy season in Kenya has begun, it's critical for Better Globe Forestry to prepare seedling distribution for farmers, most of whom live far from our tree nursery site in Kiambere, Kenya.
Read MoreRino Solberg, the chairman of Better Globe Forestry, was deemed as one of the most innovative advocates in corporate responsibility. Three new companies may change the way people buy houses, cars, and how they shop online.
Read MoreIt has been barely 9 months since the work in the Uganda tree nursery began, and ever since, over one million seedlings have been grown and three quarters of a million distributed to farmers.
Read MoreWith the inclusion of a unique African tree species known as Acacia senegal, Better Globe Forestry hopes to continue its trailblazing efforts in the forestry sector, while also improving the lives of people in Africa.
Read MoreIn collaboration with a farmers' association in Northern Uganda, Better Globe Forestry has launched a tree planting project to benefit thousands of farmers with high-quality seedlings.
Read MoreFinancial Times ranked Better Globe as #265 in their list of the fastest growing companies in Europe 2018.
Read MoreThe companies of the Better Globe Group are constantly growing and developing new ways to help the world. The A-Team is comprised of members who have dedicated their lives to serving Better Globe's mission, and work for a brighter future for Africa.
Read MoreThe Green Initiative Challenge partners recently held an award ceremony for four schools who excelled in Phase II of the challenge. During the ceremony, Phase IV was announced and is underway.
Read MoreBetter Globe Forestry's work in East Africa will soon be expanding, as Tanzania is the next country with forestry potential.
Read MoreIn early March, Better Globe Forestry met with executives of Yele Ikon Can Atur Farmers Association to sign an MoU to plant trees for prosperity in Dokolo and neighboring districts in Uganda
Read MoreOften, it is difficult for women to become involved in agroforestry systems because of cultural barriers. Better Globe Forestry understands these obstacles and works to cross cultural divides and allow women to participate in work.
Read MoreIn early December 2017, the Better Globe Forestry management team had the pleasure to introduce Rino, the Chairman of the Better Globe Group, to the farmers program in Dokolo. All in all it was quite a promising start!
Read MoreIn 1999, the Kenyan government put in effect a ban on loafing that went on for 13 years in all its established plantations. Ultimately, the ban did more harm than good, and plantations are still recovering from the effects of the ban.
Read MoreIn the summer of 2017, Better Globe customers had the chance to experience what Kenya had to offer. They witnessed Better Globe Forestry's operations in Kenya, as well as Child Africa's work in Uganda.
Read MoreThe work Better Globe Forestry does in Kenya and Uganda is unmatched by others. If you're looking for a company to work with, look no further. With a unique business model and the desire to change the world, you can count on Better Globe Forestry.
Read MoreIn December 2017, Better Globe Forestry launched a second microfinance bank in Kamuwongo, and over 600 local residents attended the launch.
Read MoreA workshop was held in Nairobi in August 2017 to discuss the progress in propagation and utilization of Melia volkensii. The project is a joint undertaking by the University of Nairobi, KEFRI, University of Ghent, and Better Globe Forestry.
Read MoreWe visited Northern Uganda in 2017 to assess the start-up of an outgrowers program with smallholders. Here we discovered another Melia species, which also produces high quality mahogany wood and have other similarities to mukau.
Read MoreHis efforts as a CEO to bring change to rural communities in Africa have caught the eye of many, and in this interview Rino Solberg explains how effective his company has been at making a difference. Watch the video to find out more!
Read MoreA trip was taken to assess environmental conditions and whether the area is appropriate for a large-scale afforestation program
Read MoreBetter Globe AS had a 537 percent increased revenue for the past four years and received a Gazelle prize for tenth place out of 146 other nominated companies in Østfold, Norway.
Read MoreChanging the world can be hard, but there are ways to help combat negative environmental behaviors. Better Globe Forestry stands out with their practices and is working to change the world, one tree at a time.
Read MoreBetter Globe Forestry has trained other organizations such as the Japanese International Corporation Agency on how to prune and properly manage mukau trees.
Read MoreBetter Globe Forestry has implemented a permanent training program for farmers and agroforestry agents, using both internal and external training elements.
Read MoreTake a look at our collective adventures from Better Globe's 2017 Customer Trip to East Africa and read about how Child Africa works to fight corruption and educate children in Uganda.
Read MoreOne person can make a difference, but it is amazing what can happen when a group of people with similar passions get together. Read more about how a customer trip changed the life of one individual.
Read MoreIn March 2017, Better Globe Forestry received tractors that will contribute to improvement in its field operations. The new tractors will be used for all operations that can be mechanized.
Read MoreBetter Globe Forestry CEO is recognized for his leadership and philanthropy, while the School's Green Initiative Challenge expands its project with 99 more schools.
Read MoreSolberg was able to find a cohesive, three-part crowdfunded aid formula to acknowledge the issues of poor education, poverty, and forestry. With tree planting, microfinance and education, Africa can work their way out of poverty.
Read MoreBetter Globe is growing fast and just earned an impressive rank among the fastest growing companies in Europe. With increased growth, we can shape the environment and contribute to economic growth in Kenya.
Read MoreHis biggest failure led to an even bigger idea of how to solve the poverty and corruption crisis in Africa. Our CEO, Rino Solberg, shares his story.
Read MoreOne of the methods to eradicate poverty in Africa is to generate income in impoversished communities. Cash handouts and microfinance loans are two different types of finances that can be used, where each has their own effect.
Read MoreBesides publishing a follow-up article from the "Planting Process of Mukau Trees - Part 1," we just released a "News & Press" page.
Read MoreChild Africa celebrated 25 years of enriching the lives of African children by having the Prime Minister in Uganda to officially open their new premises. The orchestra kept the music going through Kabale town and a big cake was made for the occasion.
Read MoreDuring this rainy season in November and December, we distribute lots of tree seedlings to our contract farmers, since this is the best time to plant them. We have modified several of the pickup trucks so they can transport the tree seedlings safely.
Read MoreIt has been pretty hectic during rainy season where a lot of tree seedlings are distributed and planted. As a nice surprise, Better Globe received a Gazelle price for increasing the turnover by over 600 percent the past four years.
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