(Togo First) - Like many countries committed to fighting climate change, Togo has a support mechanism to encourage reforestation. 

Those interested in benefiting from this mechanism can reach out to the Office of Forest Development and Exploitation (ODEF) for technical assistance when they plan to plant trees in desired spots. For the development of the soil, the cost varies between CFAF200,000 and 300,000 while reforestation varies between CFAF300,000 and 500,000 depending on the desired plant species. For silvicultural studies, the cost is CFAF11,800 per application. 

The time to process the request depends on the area covered by the project and the extent of preliminary works. 

Once approved,  the applicant receives technical support all through the period specified in the contract signed with Togolese authorities. 

To date, the mechanism has contributed to the reforestation of thousands of hectares throughout the country. 

Eligible persons: 

Anyone

Cost of the procedure:

• Reforestation: CFAF 300,000 to 500,000 per hectare depending on the plant species desired and the extent of the works needed

• Development: CFAF200,000 to 300,000 per hectare depending on the plant species and the extent of preliminary works

• Silvicultural studies: CFAF11 800 per application

Processing time: 

Depends on the nature and extent of preliminary works, as well as the accessibility of the land.

Where to submit the request?

Name of the office: Office of Forest Development and Exploitation (ODEF)

Address : 20 Evala Road, agbalépédogan, B.P. 334, Lomé, Togo.

Contact : 22 51 42 17

E-mail : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Web Portal: www.odef.tg

Required documentation:

A request addressed to the director of the ODEF. It must include the detailed address of the project, the nature of the work, the size of the land to be reforested, the land’s documents, the plant species to be used or grown, the objective of the project, and the contract duration.