ENVIRONMENT AND FOREST CERTIFICATION LIMITED  

Empowering Sustainable Solutions for a Greener Future

About Us

At Environment and Forest Certification (EFC) Limited, we specialize in providing expert consulting services for environmental and forest certification across industries like agriculture, forestry, mining, tourism, and more. Established in 2010 by Tanzanian shareholders, our team brings over 20 years of experience in sustainable resource management. With a global network of specialists, we deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions tailored to meet the needs of our clients, driving environmental and economic sustainability for a better future.

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Expert Consulting in Environmental and Forest Certification Across Industries

We treat every project with the respect it deserves, and we do not stop until you are satisfied
  • All our technicians are trained and certified


  • Satisfaction guaranteed on every project


  • Over 20+ years of experience


  • Multiple target market


Farming for the Future

Our Commitment to Sustainability

We support sustainable farming practices through environmental certification standards, ensuring a greener, more sustainable future for agriculture.

 Services

Environment and Forest Certification

Helping businesses achieve sustainability through certifications standards such as FSC, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 for forestry, agriculture, and more.
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Environmental Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) & Audits

Providing comprehensive assessments and audits to ensure compliance with International environmental legislations and minimize socio-ecological impacts.
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Sustainable Agriculture Certification

Assisting farmers in adopting sustainable practices and achieving certifications standards that promote eco-friendly farming methods, e.g., Organic farming
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Health, Safety & Environment (OHSAS 18001)

Offering expert assessments, audits and consulting for occupational health and safety, ensuring workplaces meet international safety standards such as the Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series 18001 
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Climate Change & Carbon Footprint Services

Specializing in carbon development projects, e.g., CDM, REDD+, and carbon footprint assessments, helping businesses reduce their carbon footprint impact and meet global sustainability standards
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Sustainable Tourism Certification (STC)

Supporting tourism businesses in implementing eco-friendly practices and obtaining certification standards that promotes sustainable tourism.
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Projects

2012

Faccilitate ESIA Screening Process for the Construction of Water Bottles Recyling Industry proposed by Wings – rock (T) Ltd in Morogoro Municipality


Environmental Impact Assessment for the Construction of Six Storey Building with 112 Bedrooms, Office, Bar, 2 Conference Hall, Cafteria and Kitchen at Plot Number 80, Block H at Kihonda Morogoro Municipality

Client: Nice Catering Company Limited 


Environmental Impact Assessment for Upgrading of the Semi-Permanent Tented Camp into a Permanent Tented Camp at Serengeti National Park, Serengeti District, Mara Region

Client: Orion Hotels Limited



2013

Initial Environmental Audit for Kyimbila Tea Estate, Rungwe District, Mbeya Region;

Client: Wakulima Tea Company


Initial Environmental Audit for Rungwe Tea Estate, Rungwe District, Mbeya Region

Client: Wakulima Tea Company


Initial Environmental Audit for Mwakaleli Tea Factory, Rungwe District, Mbeya Region

Client: Wakulima Tea Company


Initial Environmental Audit for Katumba Tea Factory, Rungwe District, Mbeya Region

Client: Wakulima Tea Company

2014

Environmental Impact Assessment for Upgrading of the Semi-Permanent Tented Camp into a Permanent Tented Camp at Serengeti National Park, Serengeti District, Mara Region: Client: Orion Hotels Limited


Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Audit Review services, for the Forest Management of Plantations (2328ha) in the Kilolo District, Iringa Region, Tanzania for the production of softwood and hardwood timber (https://newforests.earth/), New Forest company


Environmental Impact Assessment for Upgrading of the Semi-Permanent Tented Camp into a Permanent Tented Camp at Serengeti National Park, Serengeti District, Mara Region: Client: Orion Hotels Limited

2015

Initial Environmental Audit for Katumba Tea Factory, Rungwe District, Mbeya Region: Client: Wakulima Tea Company


Initial Environmental Audit for Mwakaleli Tea Factory, Rungwe District, Mbeya Region: Client: Wakulima Tea Company


Initial Environmental Audit for Rungwe Tea Estate, Rungwe District, Mbeya Region: Client: Wakulima Tea Company


Initial Environmental Audit for Kyimbila Tea Estate, Rungwe District, Mbeya Region; Client: Wakulima Tea Company

2016

Proposed Construction of Thirteen Storey Residential Apartment Building on Plot No. 665, Mathuradas Street, Mfaume Mtaa, Upanga- Magharibi Ward, in Ilala Municipality, Dar es Salaam Region, Participated in the capacity of the Lead Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) expert


Strategic Environmental Assessment of Star City Special Economic Zone (SEZ) At Tungi Area In Morogoro Municipality-Morogoro Region, Tanzania; Developed by Star City Company Limited, Participated in the capacity of the Technical Advisor/Reviewer (through the Vice President’s Office), December 2016


Participated in the consultation workshops for the development of the National Guidelines for Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), Organized by the Vice President’s Office in Morogoro, July 8th -9th, 2016


Strategic Environmental Assessment of Geothermal Development Programme in Mbeya and Songwe Regions, Tanzania; developed by Tanzania Geothermal Development Corporation, Participated in the capacity of the Technical Advisor/Reviewer (through the Vice President’s Office)

2017

Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PEA) for the Proposed Construction of Three-Storey Warehouse Facility on Plot No. 14, Nyerere Road Light Industrial Area at Toroli Street, Chang’ombe Ward in Temeke Municipality, Dar Es Salaam Region, Tanzania


Development of Smart environmental action plan for Tanzania Horticultural Association, 2017; Participated as co-expert


Strategic Environmental Assessment Report for the Development of Kawe Setelliate City Master Plan At Kawe Wards, Kinondoni Municipality, Dar Es Salaama Region, Tanzania, Participated in the capacity of the Technical Advisor/Reviewer (through the Vice President’s Office), 28th to 30th October 2017


Strategic Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (SESIA) of the Oil and Gas Sub-sector in Tanzania, Participated in the capacity of the Technical Advisor/Reviewer (through the Vice President’s Office), 23rd to 25th August 2017



2018

Undertake Flora and Fauna survey in New Luika Gold Mine Year: 2018. Client: New Luika Gold Mine (NLGM)/Shanta Mining Company Limited (SMCL)


Resettlement Action Framework and Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) for the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline Project (Tanzanian side of the project with 1150km) (May –June, 2018), participated as co-expert responsible for environmental management issues 


Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed establishment of orange fleshed sweet potatoes (OFSP) farm at Kifaru Village, Kileo Ward, Mwanga District, Kilimajaro Region

2020

Developing a Fundraising Strategic Plan for the Mpingo Conservation and Development Initiatives (MCDI). The approach involved: 1/ review of the performance of MCDI Strategic Plan) 2/undertaking Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC).


Developing National Framework on Access and Benefit Sharing of the Genetic Resources Opportunities and Challenges on Implementing Nagoya Protocol. Vice President Office Division of Environment (DoE)


Undertaken Charcoal certification in Tanzania: history, context and options for the future. TFCG Technical Paper 46. p. 87 (https://www.tfcg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/TFCG-Technical-Paper-46-Charcoal-Certification-in-Tanzania-2020-FINAL.pdf). Client: Tanzania Forest Conservation Group

2022

Undertake Kagera River Pre-clearance biodiversity survey (Critical habitats and Red List Species) on the proposed Construction of Crude oil pipeline (EACOP) in Tanzania


Undertake Sigi River Pre-clearance biodiversity survey (Critical habitats and Red List Species) with respect to the proposed Construction of Crude oil pipeline in Tanzania


Undertake Biodiversity survey for Pre-clearance survey (Flora) Chongoleani proposed Marine Storage Terminal (MST) of the EACOP project in Tanzania


Undertaken Socio-Economic Assessment (SEA) for Forest Value Chain Program in the Southern landscape funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland


Undertake Kagera River Pre-clearance biodiversity survey (Critical habitats and Red List Species) on the proposed Construction of Crude oil pipeline (EACOP) in Tanzania


Undertaken the Socio-Economic Assessment (SEA) for Forest Value Chain Programe in the Southern landscape funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland

2023

Undertake Biodiversity survey for Pre-clearance survey of the Roads, Rivers, Streams and Railway line crossings, temporary access roads, and Temporary land Acquisitions across the EACOP pipeline system in Lot Two and Three in Tanzania


Undertake Biodiversity survey for Pre-clearance survey   site of the construction of Main Camp Sites and Pipe Yards, Pumping Stations, Pressure Reduction Sites, Access Roads, and Borrow pits along the EACOP system in Tanzania 


Assessing High Conservation Value Areas on Kilombero Valley Teak Company (KVTC) landholdings


Implementing restoration activities for the Kilombero elephant corridor connecting Udzungwa National Park to Magombera Nature Reserve and Nyerere Selous National Park


Undertake a Biodiversity survey for Pre-clearance survey of the Roads, Rivers, Streams, and Railway line crossings, temporary access roads, and Temporary land Acquisitions across the EACOP pipeline system in Lot Two and Three in Tanzania


Undertake a biodiversity survey for the pre-clearance survey   site of the construction of Main Camp Sites and Pipe Yards, Pumping Stations, Pressure Reduction Sites, Access Roads, and Borrow pits along the EACOP system in Tanzania 


Undertaken Rapid Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (RESA) for the Proposed Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Kaliua–Mpanda (210km) Existing Meter Gauge Railway Line

2024

Undertaken Pre-clearance biodiversity survey, soil assessment, erosion, and sediment control design services for the Tanzania part (Lot 2 and Lot 3) of the EACOP pipeline project


Preclearance biodiversity survey, soil assessment, erosion and sediment control design services for Tanzania (Lot 2 and Lot 3) in Tanzania. This survey provided suggestions for restoration of biodiversity along the RoW EACOP system in Tanzania


Ecological Restoration of Nguru ya Ndege Nature reserve in Morogoro Tanzania


Assessment & Management Strategies for the High Conservation Value Areas in and around The New Forests Company Forest Management Units (Kisinga and Lukosi FMUs), Tanzania


Ecological Restoration of Nguru ya Ndege Nature Reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania


Preclearance biodiversity survey, soil assessment, erosion and sediment control design services for Tanzania (Lot 2 and Lot 3) in Tanzania. This survey provided suggestions for the restoration of biodiversity along the RoW EACOP system in Tanzania


Assessment & Management Strategies for the High Conservation Value Areas in and around The New Forests Company Forest Management Units (Kisinga and Lukosi FMUs), Tanzania


Preclearance biodiversity survey, soil assessment, erosion and sediment control design services for Tanzania (Lot 2 and Lot 3)

2025

Assessment of High Conservation Value Areas Assessment for Green Resources Limited (GRL) Forest Management Units in Idete, Incomet and Mapanda in Mufindi district and Uchindile, Chogo and Kitete FMUs in Mlimba Districts, Tanzania


Undertaking Participatory Rural Appraisal for New Forest Company Limited, to pave way for the new investment on 10, 000 Hactres in Mlimba District Tanzania


Assessment of High Conservation Value Areas Assessment for Green Resources Limited (GRL) Forest Management Units in Idete, Incomet and Mapanda in Mufindi district and Uchindile, Chogo and Kitete FMUs in Mlimba Districts, Tanzania


Undertaking Participatory Rural Appraisal for New Forest Company Limited, to pave way for the new investment on 10, 000 Hactres in Mlimba District Tanzania

2026

Implementing ecological restoration of the disturbed sites along the Standard Gauge Railway line in Kidete and Godegode wards in Kilosa, Morogoro Tanzania

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 Testimonials

James Kalinga, Project Director - 
Forestry International

 "Working with Environment and Forest Certification (EFC) Limited has been a game-changer for our company. Their expertise in environmental certifications helped us achieve our sustainability goals while ensuring full compliance with international standards. Their team provided comprehensive support, from initial consultation to final certification, making the entire process seamless and efficient. Thanks to EFC, we now have the tools to operate more sustainably, enhance our brand reputation, and attract environmentally conscious customers."

Anna Mapunda, Ceo - Sustainability Manager - 
EcoAgri Tanzania 

"EFC’s consulting services have been instrumental in helping us navigate the complexities of environmental impact assessments and certifications. Their team’s knowledge and professionalism made it easy for us to integrate sustainable practices into our operations. The support we received in achieving FSC certification has set us apart in the marketplace, and we couldn’t have done it without EFC’s guidance and dedication to excellence."