VisionStatement: We contribute to the conservation of the threatened Miombo Woodlands, an ecosystem essential to humanity.
Mission Statement: Through innovative enrichment planting and climate-smart conservation, Bridelia Forest Management Trust will restore this critical African ecosystem, empowering local populations and forging a legacy of ecological and cultural vitality for generations to come.
Strategic Pillars
Miombo Woodlands:
Focuses on restoring Miombo ecosystems to ensure species like Daniellia alsteeniana and Baikiaea plurijuga recover, supporting biodiversity.
Community Prosperity:
Establishes agroforestry value chains to sustain threatened species while strengthening local economies.
Climate-Smart Conservation:
Miombo trees acts as carbon sinks, aligning with global climate objectives.
Legacy:
Positions conservation as a culturally and ecologically significant and measurable achievement.
Meet the Guardians of the Miombo!
Ms. Musonda Kapena
Musonda brings over 20 years of experience in sustainable forest resource management, with a focus on promoting indigenous knowledge systems in conserving and adding value to non-timber forest products. She has raised her Zambian heritage to global levels. Her expertise is crucial to our forest conservation efforts.
Ms. Veronique Veyrassat
Veronique is an expert in Sustainability, Social Investment, and Corporate Social Responsibility. She brings advanced sustainability policies, fundraising and strategic management skills to our team, driving our mission forward.
Dr. Francois Lautens
Dr. Lautens brings a wealth of experience and skills in commercial management with a focus on eco-solutions. His expertise in maintaining botanical diversity, marketing, fundraising, and high-level client management is invaluable to our organization.
Ms. Ntenda Kalenga
Ntenda is passionate about equity, fairness, and inclusion, with expert knowledge in human inclusion and sustainable community management. She represents the next generation of Guardians of the Miombo through dedication to promoting diverse and inclusive communities is a vital aspect of our work.