The purpose of the AFF is to provide a platform for information sharing and expertise and create an enabling environment for independent and objective analysis, advocacy and advice on relevant policy and technical issues pertaining to achieving sustainable management, use and conservation of Africa’s forest and tree resources as part of efforts to reduce poverty, promote economic and social development and protect the environment.
In view of this, AFF has set its eyes on the following:
Vision: “The leading forum that unites all stakeholders in African forestry”
Mission: “To contribute to the improvement of the livelihoods of the people of Africa and the environment they live in through the sustainable management and use of tree and forest resources on the African continent”
Goal: “To galvanise a common African voice and opinion, and mobilise resources that are required to address forestry and related issues that cut across countries and regions, with the aim of enhancing the relevance and contribution of forestry and trees to the people of Africa and their environment”
For whom is AFF?
The potential beneficiaries of the activities of AFF include:
- National, regional, and international policy- and decision-makers
- Farmers and rural communities
- The private industry, business and trade sector
- The research and education community
- Consumers of forest/tree-derived products
- Government institutions
- NGOs with forest, environment, social and other focus of work,
- Individuals, and the general public.