Deal #5628 Version 73152 Version 95077
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [current] 9740.0 ha
  • [current] 9740 ha
Size in operation (production)
  • [current] 3322.0 ha
  • [current] 3322 ha
Comment on land area
size unknown
Comment on intention of investment
Production of pine and eucalyptus
Carbon offset project
No
Actors involved in the negotiation / admission process
  • Republic of Mozambique Government / state institutions (government, ministries, departments, agencies etc.)
  • Mozambique Department of Agriculture Government / state institutions (government, ministries, departments, agencies etc.)
Comment on investment chain
Unknown secondary investor- one source mentions Swedish, Dutch and Norweign investment fund
Unknown secondary investor, one source mentions Swedish, Dutch and Norweign investment fund.
Name of community
Chissimibir,
Chitanda,
Itepele,
Kuchivava,
Lussanga,
Sanja-Udala,
Mitamba
Comment on recognition status of community land tenure
The document states that local communities are recognized as legitimate landowners under Mozambique's Land Law (Law 19/97). However, it also highlights a lack of adequate territorial planning in community areas, which can affect the preservation of spaces for the communities and create tensions with corporate activities​ (Relatório de trabalho de campo realizado no âmbito do cumprimento das decisões de S. Excia . o Senhor Primeiro Ministro na sua visita à Província do Niassa).
Community consultation
Limited consultation
Comment on consultation of local community
The company has encountered contradictions and disputes regarding community consultations during the allocation of land. Specifically, disagreements arose between local leaders ("régulos"), which required administrative intervention for resolution.
Community reaction
Mixed reaction
Negative impacts for local communities
Environmental degradation, Other
Comment on negative impacts for local communities
- Workers reported delays in salary payments and requested an increase in wages. They also raised concerns about the distinction between permanent and seasonal employees and its impact on job security. - Some planted areas were reported to be near critical community water resources, raising concerns over compliance with land and environmental regulations. - Companhia Florestal de Massangulo was found to lack an approved investment project and an environmental impact study (EIA), which are critical for the legal and sustainable operation of forestry projects in Mozambique.

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Comment
Ngauma district, Niassa Province
Located in Ngauma district, Niassa Province

Data source #djsxpb5r

Publication title
Empresas florestais apostam em Moçambique e no Niassa
Organisation
DW

Data source #16htdQuG

Publication title
FOREST PLANTATIONS IN MOZAMBIQUE: CHALLENGES
Organisation
forest carbon partnership.
Comment on data source
PLANTAÇÕES FLORESTAIS EM MOÇAMBIQUE DESAFIOS

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File
Organisation
WRM

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File
Type
Government sources
Url
Keep PDF not public
No
Publication title
Relatório de trabalho de campo realizado no âmbito do cumprimento das decisões de S. Excia . o Senhor Primeiro Ministro na sua visita à Província do Niassa
Date
2010
Organisation
MINISTÉRIO DA AGRICULTURA DIRECÇÃO NACIONAL DE TERRAS E FLORESTAS