ORIGINS

Sustainable Forestry

Fundação Levasflor was born out of the experiences in the community development program of the private sector company LevasFlor Lda. It is a FSC-certified (sustainable) forestry company, fully committed to social- and environmental responsibility. 

The primary objective of the company is to promote the sustainable use of the Miombo forests and to safeguard biodiversity by establishing profitable economic activities in the forest and timber industry.   

Community Development

Levasflor Lda has 20 years of expertise in engaging with communities in the Sofala province on social and economic initiatives. 

It has provided training to over 600 smallholder farmers in forest conservation techniques and controlled burning to combat deforestation. In addition, it has contributed to the education of over 500 children and adults while actively promoting literacy. 

Furthermore LevasFlor Lda. has implemented a program financed by the US Embassy in Maputo focused on agroforestry and fire management training, aimed at transitioning local communities in Sofala province away from traditional slash-and-burn methods towards sustainable farming. Furthermore, it is pioneering the sustainable production of charcoal from sawmills and harvest residues derived from its forestry operations. It has also spearheaded an inclusive business model for honey production, integrating it into the beekeeping value chain of both Levasflor Lda and the Gorongosa National Park.