Building Sustainable and Robust Forest Futures for People, Planet, and Profit
Empowering Communities. Formalising Forest Economy.
About the Initiative on the Forest Economy (IoFE)
We are a collaborative platform advancing research, dialogue, and solutions that drive inclusive forest-based economic systems. Our work strengthens forest governance while ensuring economic security for the communities who depend on them.
Our Latest Work
Five Women-Owned, Forest-Based Producer Companies Successfully Formed in Andhra Pradesh
These companies will strengthen aggregation, value addition, and direct market linkages for bamboo and seasonal forest produce in Alluri Sitarama Raju and Polavaram districts.
Women-Owned Producer Company in Odisha Completes First Karanj Seed Sale to Terviva
The sale highlights how women-owned community enterprises can strengthen market access and create sustainable livelihood opportunities for forest-dependent communities in India.
From Forests to Institutional Markets: Toranadevi Jungle Producer Company's Next Milestone
The sale marks an important step in connecting community-managed forest produce with institutional markets through the Producer Company model.
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Building Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships
