Florestas da Gorongosa

Mozambique offers a compelling opportunity for financial returns through commercial forest concession ownership. There are 16 million hectares (39.5 million acres) suitable for forestry in Central Mozambique, of which 3.3 million hectares (8.2 million acres) are in Sofala Province. In total, the African country has approximately 7 million hectares (17.3 million acres) of forest distributed among 179 concessionaires across the country. Nationally, forest product exports alone doubled between 2022 and 2023, from US $47 million to $92 million.

The forests surrounding Gorongosa National Park are home to some of the world’s most prized hardwoods—species that are globally sought after for their durability, beauty, and commercial versatility. Among the most prominent found in forests are Pod and Mozambican Mahogany, Panga Panga (Partridge Wood), and African Blackwood.

These hardwoods command premium prices in international markets due to their exceptional resistance to decay, striking grain patterns, and structural strength. Each species has unique commercial applications, ranging from high-end furniture and flooring to school desks, cabinetry, artwork, and luxury architectural finishes.

Gorongosa Venture’s company “Gorongosa Forests” (a.k.a Florestas da Gorongosa) owns Catapu, Lofe, and the C21 forestry concessions, and we are negotiating the purchase of several more.

The global demand for sustainably sourced hardwood is rising. Gorongosa Forests adds value by milling and wood processing. We are vertically integrated, controlling harvesting, processing, and export—which will significantly increase our margins and long-term profitability.

We take abandoned fallen wood and turn it into beautiful tables, desks, chairs, and works of art.

Gorongosa Forests also has operational knowledge, significant concessions already under ownership, and strategic expansion potential.  We are building a forest enterprise with immediate value and generational impact. 

Illegal logging has long threatened Mozambique’s forests, fueling criminal networks and undermining regional stability. An estimated $23 million in timber is smuggled each year—much of it from ancient forests to the Far East. By training and equipping our Forest and Park Rangers, we are disrupting this destructive trade, strengthening public safety, and protecting vital ecosystems. At the same time, we’re creating legal pathways for sustainable forest use—generating jobs, supporting local communities, and turning natural resources into engines of peace and prosperity.

Our commitment to conservation means we go above and beyond. Local communities replant tens of thousands of trees each year — renewing the fallen timber they depend on and restoring the Mount Gorongosa rainforest for generations to come.