BGF partners with CIFOR-ICRAF on research and innovation in agroforestry and climate-smart forestry. The collaboration includes active support for Miti magazine.
In partnership with the Better Globe Forestry Foundation, Child Africa integrates tree planting and environmental education into school programs in Uganda. This collaboration fosters sustainability awareness among children and supports community development.
Under an MOU, BGF partners with Ghent University on applied research in dryland forestry. The collaboration includes field trials on Melia volkensii, ecosystem restoration studies in ASAL areas, and graduate-level internships to build capacity and inform practice.
JICA has a long-standing tradition of support to dryland forestry in Kenya and is a natural partner for BGF. The collaboration includes drafting Melia volkensii guidelines, exchanging experiences, and mutual technical support.
BGF and KEFRI have an MOU to jointly conduct research on indigenous species, pest and disease management, and carbon monitoring. KEFRI provides scientific support to ensure BGF’s forestry work is grounded in robust ecological knowledge.
BGF’s MOU with KFS facilitates regulatory compliance, technical cooperation, and support for reforestation on public lands. Together, they align private afforestation efforts with Kenya’s national forest restoration goals.
Through the Green Initiative Challenge (GIC), BGF supports KenGen Foundation’s mission to promote environmental stewardship among schoolchildren. BGF supplies seedlings, technical guidance, and field monitoring to help schools create and sustain green spaces.
This partnership supports the financial and social integration of farmers into BGF’s agroforestry programs. K-Rep Fedha Services facilitates microcredit access and community mobilization, enhancing rural livelihoods in dryland areas.
Formerly the Gum and Resin Association (GARA), NEFEA partners with BGF to enhance gum Arabic production from Acacia senegal. BGF is at the forefront of gum garden establishment and yield improvement in East Africa.
TPS is BGF’s principal tree planting partner and investor. TPS owns the over 3 million trees planted and maintained by BGF and provides digital tools for monitoring and reporting. Together, they develop scalable afforestation models with carbon and social impact.
BGF works with TARDA to coordinate forestry and land use planning in the Tana Basin. The partnership emphasizes access to land and integration of tree planting in catchment management for climate resilience.
An MOU between BGF and the University of Eldoret supports joint research, curriculum development, and field training in dryland forestry. The university provides students to strengthen BGF’s implementation capacity.
BGF collaborates with UTGA to promote sustainable commercial forestry in Uganda. The partnership supports best practices in plantation management and timber value chains through active support for Miti magazine.
BGF is a valued member of FSK, actively participating in its annual meetings and representing the private sector in the organization that reflects the Kenyan forestry world.
BGF is in the process of certifying its operations in Kenya with FSC, aligning with international standards of responsible forestry practices to enhance credibility and access to export markets.
As owners of the Nyongoro ranch, this company partners with BGF by providing land and community access for large-scale afforestation. Their collaboration enables smooth implementation while fostering local engagement and benefit-sharing.
YICAFA is BGF’s field partner in Dokolo, Uganda, implementing a large-scale agroforestry project on behalf of TPS. The partnership focuses on youth employment, sustainable land use, and community mobilization in afforestation.