Food and Forest Development Finland (FFD)

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Tree Seedling Nurseries and Forest Management in Kenya

A local tree seedling nursery in Kenya

FFD supports the Farm Forestry Smallholder Producers Association of Kenya (FF-SPAK). FF-SPAK was registered as an association in 2013. The association helps producers grow tree seedlings, manage nurseries, and take care of their forests. FF-SPAK offers advice and training to its members to develop their skills in forest management. In addition, the association seeks to contribute to policy promotion at the national level.

Even though FF-SPAK chose the association model for their organization, four of the groups that FF-SPAK supports have set up cooperatives. The cooperatives are currently focusing on the production of cashews, macadamia nuts and chicken.

In 2020, FFD’s project included 585 direct beneficiaries (427 men, 123 women).


The FO4ACP programme is financed by the European Union, the OACPS Secretariat and IFAD.