Our interests in Tanzania and Uganda
Tausi Forests Ltd is an innovative joint venture between Shell’s Nature-Based Solutions business and New Forests Company.
We are transforming forestry in Tanzania and Uganda by integrating commercial timber production with high-quality carbon through nature-based carbon solutions, biodiversity conservation, and inclusive community development.
Operating in Tanzania and Uganda, we invest in people and the planet—managing landscapes not only for profit, but for prosperity and preservation.
- Forest Stewardship Council (FSC™)-certified timber
- Independently verified Voluntary Carbon Standards (VCS) and Community and Biodiversity (CCB) Standard high quality carbon credits
- 6,000+ smallholder households supported
- 30% of our forestland is being restored and expected to grow to 50% over time
Our Footprint
Join us in building Africa's benchmark for responsible forestry and carbon leadership.
Latest News
Tausi has released its 2025 Sustainability & Impact Report, outlining progress in forest restoration, carbon sequestration, community development and regional trade.
The report demonstrates how integrated land management and strong partnerships are enabling us to deliver climate, biodiversity and socio-economic benefits at scale across Tanzania and Uganda.
Our Values
Our Values
Tausi Forest partners are committed to the following values
Safety
We prioritize the well-being of our teams, communities, and ecosystems in every aspect of our operations.
Professionalism, Ethics and Compliance
We operate with integrity, transparency, and accountability. Upholding the highest standards of professionalism, we ensure that all activities from land use agreements to carbon credit verification—are conducted ethically and in full compliance with national and international regulations.
Protecting Future Generation
Through sustainable timber harvesting and verified carbon sequestration, we are actively contributing to climate resilience and biodiversity conservation.
About Us
Tausi Forests Ltd is a 50/50 joint venture between Shell’s Nature-Based Solutions business and The New Forests Company, combining decades of forestry expertise with cutting-edge carbon market knowledge. Our name, Tausi—Swahili for peacock—symbolizes our commitment to natural beauty, biodiversity, and regenerative development.
What We Do
Forestry, carbon & community: our triple bottom line
Sustainable Commercial Forestry
Our operations are optimized for yield, sustainability, and local employment—with over 173 new jobs created in FY24 alone.
Nature-Based Carbon Projects
We generate high-integrity, independently verified credits through afforestation, reforestation, and conservation.
Outgrower & Livelihood Programs
Our innovative outgrower model empowers local farmers to grow trees for income and ecological benefit.
Our Core Principles
Integrated Land Use
Shared Value Community Development and Restoration
Carbon Sequestration & Nature-Based Solutions
Biodiversity & Ecosystem Stewardship
Outgrower Empowerment & Smallholder Inclusion
Our Core Principles
Our Partners
Sustainable Forests.
Thriving Communities.
A Climate-Positive Future.
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A Climate-Positive Future.