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We offer attractive positions in a unique, busy environment, typically in the following areas: Forest Management and Harvesting; Saw-milling; Mechanic Maintenance and Electricity; Glue-lam production; Logistics; Finance and Admin.

26.05.2026. Flow is a unique artwork by Danish artist duo, Egeværk. It is made from Wengé (FSC certified hardwood, Millettia laurentii) with an inlay of 24ct fine gold and gold plated stainless steel foot.

13.05.2026. In today’s market, buying wood is easy. If certainty is what your business needs, make plans to meet us at Carrefour International du Bois 2026 in Nantes from 2 to 4 June. We look forward to welcoming you at Stand E28 — Hall XXL.

07.05.2026. As the Republic of Congo continues to diversify its economy, one message resonates clearly: the country’s future extends far beyond oil alone. And Congo’s next generation is ready to engage with wood innovation.

22.04.2026.  Wild ‘Ndongo bel’ pepper is a delicate and aromatic spice that enhances dishes without overpowering them. With its warm, subtly smoky character and moderate pungency, it offers a refined alternative to stronger pepper varieties while delivering remarkable depth of flavour.

16.04.2026. The Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea–Suez Canal corridor form a central bridge linking Asia and the Middle East with European markets. Any instability in these routes immediately reverberates through global supply chains. African hardwood exports to Europe benefit from a structural advantage: they largely bypass the geopolitical chokepoints.

07.04.2026. Before a project stands, it begins. And the material you choose defines everything that follows.

23.03.2026. On Place Sainte-Catherine in Brussels, a family-run boutique hotel is redefining restoration. Not by changing the façade, but by framing views with Kosipo windows.

11.03.2026.  Recent trade statistics indicate that the U.S. hardwood market is evolving rather than contracting. Imports of sawn tropical hardwood reached roughly 18,300 m³ in November 2025, slightly below October levels but about 8 % higher than in November 2024.

06.03.2026. Africa’s role as a supply base remains fundamental. 

Where we offer you an advantage: Where others expose you to risk, our hardwood absorbs it.

19.02.2026. Contrary to common perception, Asia is not contracting.

It is operating a market filter.

11.02.2026. Across regions, demand is not disappearing—it is becoming more deliberate.

Where we offer you an advantage: reliability when choice becomes deliberate

05.02.2026. The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is no longer a distant horizon. It is becoming an operational reality.

Where we offer you an advantage: operational readiness, not last-minute adaptation.

30.01.2026. Today, performance is no longer defined by looks and availability alone. It is shaped by traceability, compliance-readiness, logistics discipline, and design-for-purpose. In short: the market is maturing. And with that maturity comes opportunity—if you are aligned with the right partners.

26.01.2026. In a context where expectations around sustainability, compliance, and performance continue to rise, material choices for outdoor applications have become strategic decisions. That is precisely why we are releasing our new B2B Decking Brochure.

14.01.2026. As we step into 2026, the context is unmistakably more demanding. The timber and wood products sector is facing tighter regulations, higher expectations. Growing operational complexity sweeps across every link of the value chain. 

10.12.2025. The Annual Trade Advisory Group (TAG) Market Discussion took place on the theme 'The Timber Industry Reimagined: Lessons from Market Struggles and Sustainability Efforts' moderated by Ashley Amidon (CEO of the International Wood Products Association, IWPA) and Ivan Tomaselli (President of global sustainability advisory firm STCP), TAG Co-Chairs. The session was held on 28 October 2025 in Panama, as part of the International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC).

04.12.2025. A key motion aimed at modernizing the way Intact Forest Landscapes (IFLs) are conserved was adopted with broad support at the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) General Assembly, held in Panama City from 25 to 31 October 2025.

28.10.2025. Long before it graced the floors of Parisian apartments and luxury hotels, herringbone was a feat of Roman engineering. The opus spicatum ("spiked work") pattern was used to build durable roads and paths that could withstand the passage of people and, time. The secret was in the structure: the interlocking V-shaped layout distributed weight and stress evenly, preventing ruts and ensuring remarkable stability.

14.10.2025. At the heart of the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) 80th-anniversary celebrations, forestry innovation emerged as a critical player in building a sustainable future.

09.10.2025. Enrich your career with intention and impact – join one of the leading producers and processors of FSC- and PEFC-certified hardwood in Central Africa !

03.10.2025. Are forests for people? This age-old question lies at the heart of today’s sustainability debate. Far from an either–or choice, a study awarded by Yale University offers a credible counter-example.

16.09.2025.  Two new studies from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) make a powerful case that wood products are a major climate solution — while warning that their potential remains too often ignored or undervalued.

12.09.2025. As the world moves towards the USD 480 billion timber and pulp market of tomorrow (FAO, 2023), transparency and responsibility are the new drivers of competitiveness.

We are proud to rank No. 1 in the SPOTT ESG transparency evaluation of 100 timber companies.

10.09.2025. As autumn approaches, some parts of the world face harsher weather conditions. These are the moments when outdoor materials reveal their true colours.

After 12 years of exposure to Belgium’s weather, Tali (Erythrophleum ivorense, Erythrophleum suaveolens) stands as a natural performer — untreated, yet reliably meeting market expectations.

03.09.2025. It’s no secret. As soon as a timber species is added to the scope of CITES, a familiar pattern sets in: tighter trade controls, reduced availability, complex compliance.

For professionals who rely on performance-grade hardwoods like Cumaru and Ipe, this reality is more than a regulatory shift — it’s a supply chain risk.

19.08.2025. A hardwood floor is more than a design statement — it’s a foundation for well-being. From supporting cleaner indoor air to nurturing creativity and mental readiness, here are five science-backed reasons why our certified hardwood is ideal to help children grow, play, and thrive.

11.08.2025. We don’t sell directly to parents or schools. But we craft our certified hardwood products as if we did.

From sourcing to processing, we apply the same level of care and rigour whether our wood ends up in a private residence, a marina, or a hospital.

04.08.2025. Who hasn’t dreamt of a sun-drenched terrace or a balcony that glows golden at dawn? South-oriented spaces offer the best of natural light—until the season's fiercest heat demands a clever countermeasure.

25.07.2025. The 4th edition of the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo concluded on 15 June in Hunan, under the theme “China-Africa: Advancing Modernization Together.” With participation from over 53 African countries, the event offered a vital platform to promote economic cooperation and innovation across sectors.

23.07.2025. Investing in multi-purpose, high-quality hardwoods ensures resilience in a fluctuating market and allows companies to maintain a competitive edge by offering diverse product lines. 

Pain Point: Limited wood variety forces processors to source multiple types for different applications, complicating logistics and increasing inventory costs.

Solution: The diversity of African hardwoods allows processors to meet a wide range of market needs with a single supply source.

18.07.2025. How do you maintain top-tier quality without compromising your margins?

Pain Point: Premium hardwoods from traditional sources like North America and Europe can be prohibitively expensive.

Solution: African species provide a competitive alternative. 

03.07.2025. Never have wood processors been more focused on securing a steady supply capable of meeting client expectations—without disruptions or soaring costs.

Pain Point:

Logistics disruptions—whether due to port congestion or trade tariffs—can break the delivery of certain species. The consequences? Financial losses, missed deadlines, and unfulfilled commitments.

Solution:

With continuous access to 1.16 million hectares of natural forest, sustainably managed and audited on-site each year, we ensure a reliable supply of high-quality tropical hardwoods.

24.06.2025. In a year when the world lost tropical forest cover nearly the size of Panama—over 40% of it in the Amazon alone—WWF’s Forests Forward programme stands out as a beacon of hope. Since its launch in 2021, it has worked to keep over 4 million hectares of forest protected—an area equivalent to the size of Switzerland. WWF’s latest Forests Forward Impact Report showcases 26 companies, including Interholco, which are taking concrete steps to halt deforestation and champion sustainable forest use.

18.06.2025. With growing regulatory pressure, particularly from the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and CITES, processors must ensure that their wood supply complies with legal and ethical sourcing standards.

Pain Point: Uncertified timber, particularly species listed under the CITES Annexes, struggle to enter markets due to strict laws and regulations such as the EUDR.

Solution: Our African hardwoods are sourced from FSC and PEFC-certified forests where we put in place careful harvesting practices.

10.06.2025. Want to offer your clients a high-performance, low-maintenance product that meets the increasing demand for sustainable materials?

Pain Point: Many wood species require chemical treatments to resist moisture, fungi and insects, adding to processing costs and causing environmental and health concerns.

Solution: Naturally durable species like Kanda and Tali (an alternative to largely sought after Azobé and Iroko) offer built-in resistance to rot, termites, and marine borers. 

06.06.2025. Your timber choices shape more than supply chains. This World Environment Day, discover why sourcing FSC- or PEFC-certified hardwood from the Congo Basin is more than a materials decision—it’s a climate action that keeps rain falling, crops growing, and millions thriving.

30.05.2025. Large-format planks are particularly valued in high-end applications such as conference tables, doors, and custom cabinetry, where continuity of grain and minimal jointing enhance the aesthetic appeal.

Pain Point: Many wood sources produce small or irregularly sized boards, limiting design possibilities and increasing waste.

Solution: African hardwood species grow to impressive sizes, allowing for large, defect-free boards.

21.05.2025. Stability is a critical factor in wood processing since material movement can lead to defects, rework and product returns.

Pain Point: Some wood species warp, shrink, or expand unpredictably, making them unsuitable for precision applications.

Solution: African hardwoods such as Bossé, Kosipo, Tali and Afrormosia  remain stable under varying humidity conditions, making them ideal for flooring, doors, and fine joinery.

06.05.2024. Are tool wear and production inefficiencies causing exorbitant costs?

Ask our pro team to advise on the right hardwood for the right use – reduce costs and enhance client satisfaction!

Pain Point: Some hardwoods are difficult to machine, causing tool wear and slow production.

Solution: African species like our Bosse and Sapelli are renowned for their ease of machining, making them a preferred choice for processors.

29.04.2025. Tap into a lucrative segment of architects, designers, and premium furniture manufacturers who prioritize natural beauty and superior performance in their material selection!

Pain Point: Many wood species lack distinctive grain patterns or rich colours, limiting their appeal in high-end design markets. 

Solution: African hardwoods e.g. Bosse, Kosipo, Tali and Padouk offer striking grain patterns and deep, natural colour variations. 

22.04.2025. Nature and forests – we are those who strive to give them value, ensuring that they continue to inspire and thrive in the future we envision.  

Have you ever been to the Congo Basin? 220 million hectares of natural tropical forests supply us with the things we need to run our planet: oxygen, rain and climate regulation, with carbon safely stocked in trees (and wood). 

15.04.2025. Tired of high product failure rates? Need long-lived wood that stands the test of time? Integrate our species into your product lines!

Pain Point: Many softwoods and low-density hardwoods fail under heavy use, leading to frequent replacements and increased costs.

Solution: African hardwoods like Azobé, Kanda and Tali offer exceptional durability and high strength, making them ideal for furniture, flooring, and construction.

11.04.2025. The construction of 10 new kilns at IFO’s production site—Interholco’s subsidiary in the North of Congo—has been completed.

Which is the advantage of kiln-dried wood? Christophe Janssen, Chief Operating Officer at Interholco, shares his insights in the interview below.

08.04.2025. Are you seeking premium hardwood that marries strength, beauty, and resilience? Join INTERHOLCO at the Dubai Wood Show 2025: Stand C 04, Hall 6, where we’ll showcase our exceptional decking and boules. From 14 through 16 April 2025, discover how our Kosipo and Tali can elevate your projects in one of the world’s most dynamic markets. 

21.03.2025. Lace up your sneakers this International Day of Forests and take a stroll like never before!In Cincinnati (USA), the Tali boardwalk at the Ovation hub stretches an incredible four football fields long (1500 feet or 450 m) decking - a seamless path of sustainably harvested Tali wood, brought to life by Interholco.

20.02.2025. INTERHOLCO’s 2024 Sustainability Report highlights our drive for responsible forestry in innovation and transparency. As a leader in FSC® et PAFC™ - certified, high-quality hardwood ‘Made in Africa’, we prioritize economic growth as the enabling condition for safeguarding nature and communities.

14.02.2025. Remember the last time you fell in love? The endless possibilities, the deep connection, the sense of something just right? That’s exactly the feeling our wood brings to your spaces.

11.02.2025. Boost your wood projects with the bold hue with cedar-like scent and enduring quality of ourBossé! Like the vibrant spectacle of a festival, Bossé dazzles with its rich, warm tones and uniform texture, offering architects, designers, and wood artisans a material that’s as stunning as it is strong.

28.01.2025. Bridges, sheet piling, shoring, and jetties—these essential civil engineering structures come in all shapes and sizes. Sustainability requirements for materials used in such projects are becoming increasingly strict. Among these materials, wood is recognized as a particularly eco-friendly choice, but its environmental impact heavily depends on its origin.

14.01.2025. Imagine crafting your spaces—whether it’s a home, an office, or a public project—using wood that carries the legacy of one of the most extraordinary forests on Earth. Our PEFC-certified products are more than materials; they’re stories of resilience, respect, and renewal.

05.10.2024. Looking for the ideal match for heavy construction, decking, floors and anything which is exposed to the outdoors? Tali doesn’t just fit the bill – it actually exceeds it. Naturally durable and resistant to fungi and insects (use Class 4), strong and very heavy (around 900 kg/m3), Tali sports an enviable fair tone, but is no fair-weather friend.

27.09.2024. Meticulously documenting individual animal counts and strategically positioning camera traps, PhD researcher Joeri Zwerts found that FSC-certified concessions have a significantly higher population of large and threatened mammals - 2.7 times more mammals over 100 kg, such as gorillas and forest elephants, and 2.5 times more mammals weighing 30-100 kg, such as leopards and chimps - than non-FSC-certified forest concessions.

24.09.2024. FSC-certified forests host 2.7 times more gorillas and elephants than non-certified ones. No, it is not wishful thinking, but the outcome of four years of study in the natural tropical forests of Gabon and the Republic of Congo, including in Interholco’s Ngombé forest concession. Comparing animal presence with the aid of harmless camera traps, Joeri Zwerts, PhD researcher at the University of Utrecht, made a discovery that earned him the cover of Nature magazine.

28.08.2024.  The future we want has wood at its core and forests stand at the centre. Our no. 1 ranking in the only ESG transparency assessment for tropical timber and pulp companies is tell-tale: https://www.spott.org/timber-pulp/ Because we care, ‘Sustainable’ rhymes with ‘Accountable’. Follow us through!

16.08.2024. After having held ownership of Interholco for more than 60 years, Danzer has now sold its last part of its shareholding to existing co-shareholder FORSET GROUP AG.

29.07.2024. On 26 July, France welcomed the world’s most iconic athletic competition, exactly 100 years after they were first disputed in Paris. Founded in Greece eight centuries before the current era, the games have evolved over time to express the values of ‘effort’, ‘excellence’, ‘respect’, ‘human dignity’, ‘harmony’ and ‘friendship’. Here are 5 things our certified wood products have in common with the world’s most famous sports games.

16.07.2024. New edgers have recently been installed at Interholco's production site in Ngombé (Republic of Congo). Machine manufacturer Paul supplied three modern machines for the project. 'With this investment, we will have greater flexibility with the ability to optimise the different widths requested by our customers, while at the same time reducing waste,' adds Christophe Janssen, Vice President of Production and Sales at Interholco.

10.07.2024. In a strategic development to cater to customer requirements more quickly and efficiently, Interholco’s hardwood processing in Ngombé (Republic of Congo) has been brought up to speed, upgrading a large number of primary and secondary wood processing tools.

14.06.2024. Just like you, we love forests. You care about protecting their wild and majestic environment. We love their unparalleled strength. Let's show our commitment together in the most beautiful way: by protecting the gorilla forests with our ‘Made in Africa’ products – sustainably natural.

22.05.2024. Calling out to all wood enthusiasts: from 28 to 30 May 2024, the go-to rendez-wood is at INTERHOLCO's Stand F-25 Hall XXL, during Carrefour International Du Bois.

Our ‘Made in Africa’: sustainability and performance today, tomorrow and always!

02.05.2024. This year, INTERHOLCO celebrated Earth Day (22 April) choosing the planet over plastics – with PAFC certification. PAFC stands for ‘Pan African Forest Certification’ and is the brainchild of Congo Basin countries, such as Cameroon, Gabon and the Republic of Congo.

21.03.2024. It's one of the earliest existing social networks, engineered by nature to allow for communication and personal relationships 24/7. It is open source and wireless, no passwords or wifi needed. A natural tropical forest is a wild thing, yet its wild species need protection: gorillas, chimpanzees and elephants, to name but a few.

08.03.2024. Cabinet makers, dream big with our responsibly sourced boules Made in Africa! Utilising all of a board makes sense for economic use? Then, take a good look at our amazing, flat boards: grain and colour guaranteed to match, for project consistency!

20.02.2024. Are you a carpenter, cabinetmaker, joiner, specifier, furniture manufacturer or fit-out specialist? Then our stand c06b in Hall 6 at the Dubai Wood Show is the place to be - from 5 to 7 March! The genie of the lamp is ready to fulfil your wishes: our 'Sustainable Wood Made in Africa' holds a thousand and one facets. Whatever story you want to tell, indoors or outdoors, our natural species will blow you away.

14.02.2024. Interholco has officially achieved the esteemed C-Sink Broker and C-Sink Trader endorsement from Swiss based Carbon Standards International (CSI)!

07.02.2024. The Environmental and Health Declaration Sheets (EHDS) for our wood products are now available! Design a more sustainable, low-carbon building that has a limited impact on the environment, giving future occupants the gift of a healthy environment.

25.01.2024. The sixth International Day of Education was celebrated worldwide yesterday, under the theme “learning for lasting peace”.  During her visit to our subsidiary IFO (Industrie forestière de Ouesso) last 12 January, the Republic of Congo Minister for Forest Economy, Rosalie Matondo, took a close look at the company's activities, saying: ‘Wood processing is a transfer of technology. This helps our young people to learn on the job.’

01.12.2023. Wood is a crucially important material for ensuring a sustainable future. This is the opinion of 700 key players in the global timber industry, including representatives of governments, companies, international organisations and research bodies, who gathered at the Global Legal and Sustainable Timber Forum (GLSTF) in Macao SAR, China, on 21–22 November 2023.

18.09.2023. Is the forecast predicting rough weather at your end? Then brace yourself: stark temperature drops, high winds and heavy rain can sometimes cause damage. When a winter storm thrashed his backyard wall in Aarhus, Denmark, eco-techie Kristian Jørgensen knew what to do. He wielded his wood magic on the deteriorated cement. 

16.08.2023. Climate and biodiversity are closely intertwined. Climate change is one of the main drivers of biodiversity loss, while ecosystem destruction contrasts nature’s ability to regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, precipitating climate change. Just as supply chains must become deforestation-free by 2025 if the Paris Agreement climate goals are to be met, ZSL’s SPOTT (Sustainability Policy Transparency Toolkit) found that there is much the private sector can do. 

09.08.2023. The housing sector is undergoing profound changes: urban concentration, high land prices, climate change... energy renovation is also one of the issues we have to face. The challenge for project managers: to imagine how to expand existing housing without upsetting the codes. Our answer: engineered wood that is certified sustainable (Forest Stewardship Council, FSC® C022952) and technically reliable (CTB-LCA, KOMO).

19.07.2023. Times are changing: building sustainably and responsibly is no longer a desire but a requirement (RE2020). The supply of raw materials is becoming more difficult and costs are rising, all of which is driving the construction industry to design differently.

We have the solution: glulam and finger-jointed timber.

29.06.2023. In Congo Brazzaville, public schools offer primary tuition for free. Finding quality tuition aid materials, however, is not as straightforward. Especially in the wake of the pandemic. Earlier this year, leading wood importer GLOBAL TIMBER (Denmark) made room to read in the IFO library, run by INTERHOLCO’s subsidiary Industrie Forestière de Ouesso (IFO) in the village of Ngombé.

16.06.2023. Determined to push the limits of wood further, IHC is proud to offer high value-added wood products, certified CTB-LCA and KOMO and, made entirely in Africa.

22.04.2023. According to WWF’s Living Planet Report 2022, wildlife populations have plunged an average 69% over the past 48 years. Just as tropical regions are facing a devastating drop, ‘IFO management actions allow the maintenance of populations of priority species Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Forest Elephant and the ecological integrity of the forest.’

03.04.2023. Interholco is proud to announce that, since September 2022, its engineered wood product line is KOMO^Ⓡ certified, K-33417 for finger-jointed wood products and K-33418 for three-ply laminated scantlings, respectively. Engineered wood is known to be particularly stable and has increasingly attracted attention even for structural applications. Interholco is no beginner as it holds more than 10 years of experience in fingerjointed wood production.

21.03.2023. Rest is an important time to recharge one’s batteries and have a healthy approach to daily work. Sitting by the pool, facing the river Sangha, an ingeniously built hut entices our colleagues in the Republic of Congo to kick back and enjoy their spare time. With long-lasting friends: Kosipo, a magnificent 8 meter long slab of wood hosting lunches and barbecues; and beautifully durable Tali, alternating with Padouk and Wenge, which artfully results in a superb decking.

14.02.2023. This year, do yourself a favour: visit Interholco’s Stand C 05b in Hall 6 at the Dubai Wood Show. The reason is a no brainer: this well-established fair is the Middle East’s unique gateway to wood wonders. Wood eases the mind, its warmth soothes the heart. Plus, the sky’s the limit when it comes to wood demand.

30.01.2023. At first it was just a terrace made from Azobé in front of NAVITAS, but then Azobé ran all around it. The civil engineering institute of Aarhus University resides within NAVITAS, an authentic powerhouse of research, innovation and excellence on the island of Aarhus, Aarhus Ø in Danish. 

12.01.2023. Heaven is a place on earth in Langs Beach, New Zealand and the impression will be nothing short of the real thing once you arrive. Nestled on white sands, a brisk hour and a half away from Auckland, this holiday home is the perfect getaway for any length of stay, from a stretched-out day to long weeks.

13.12.2022. Last 6 December, the European Union agreed a new law that would ban the import of products linked to deforestation. INTERHOLCO's top priority is to ensure that the harvesting and transport of timber has minimal impact, with no permanent or irreversible change to the services provided by the forest.

24.11.2022. The building and construction sector is responsible for almost 40 percent of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions globally. Innovation is making it feasible to use more wood in tall buildings and other infrastructure – helping us “green” our cities because wood stores carbon, requires less energy to produce than many other construction materials, and provides good insulation.

26.09.2022. When you choose Interholco’s FSC^®- certified products (Forest Stewardship Council^®, FSC^® C022952), you’re helping to take care of forests for future generations. Forest ecosystem services – such as the maintenance of biodiversity, climate regulation, water and soil quality, and pollination – are essential for sustainable agrifood systems and feeding a growing global population.

14.09.2022. With 30 years of experience in the African timber industry, Interholco's Vice President Production and Sales Christophe Janssen has been interviewed by the European Coalition for Sustainable Tropical Timber (STTC). Zoom on Interholco's operations and objectives as a 'Fair&Precious' partner.

01.09.2022. We are honoured to announce that INTERHOLCO's a report which transparently monitors the company’s sustainability monitoring, has been awarded 'Best in the World' by the Hallbars Awards 2022 jury in the category of 'Timber and Forest Management'.

22.08.2022. Every week, the equivalent of all the buildings in Paris are built, globally and the pace is increasing. FSC^® has released a call to action for the construction sector: https://youtu.be/ROpmNhRviL0 and INTERHOLCO is proud to be featured in FSC’s video.

08.08.2022. This year, INTERHOLCO ranks first in SPOTT’s ESG transparency assessment of 100 timber companies in the tropics. Let’s take a closer look. When it comes to tropical forests, the shortest distance from A to B is, ESG.

08.07.2022. Just as 2022 marks INTERHOLCO’s 60^th anniversary, the company launches its latest Sustainability Report. ‘Our wood products are the fruit of a people alliance,’ says Ulrich Grauert, INTERHOLCO CEO. ‘With this publication, we want even people sitting miles away from where we harvest and process our wood to see what our  ‘Made in Africa’ stands for.’  

29.06.2022. Wood can be used for diverse purposes, with lower environmental impacts than many alternative materials. Wood used once can be reused and recycled, thereby extending its life and further reducing its material footprint.

14.06.2022. INTERHOLCO’s ‘Made in Africa’ breaks all records at Carrefour du Bois, Europe's number one trade fair for the wood sector. INTERHOLCO has noted an unprecedented attendance rate and a strong increase in the number of foreign visitors, including several from the United States, Africa and Asia.

24.05.2022. You are a trader, manufacturer, carpenter, architect, developer, designer, forester? Your business relations here at INTERHOLCO are sure to be attending the Carrefour du Bois from 1 to 3 June 2022 in Nantes (France), come and join us on Stand A3, Hall 2!

31.03.2022. Easter is fast approaching and INTERHOLCO is launching its new campaign: What does it take to write a story that 1300 children in Congo love? Only one crayon: Lobi! For each Lobi purchased, the equivalent of 15 EUR will be donated to the primary school in the village of Ngombé in the Republic of Congo.

22.03.2022. Increased access to education is closely linked with the availability of decent toilets. In the village of Ngombé in the North of the Republic of Congo, where INTERHOLCO’s production site is based, making sure schools are equipped with an adequate sanitation system has immense advantages.

21.03.2022. On International Forest Day, INTERHOLCO is delighted to share photos of this magnificent Kosipo staircase, made by INTERHOLCO customer KORA. Everything here is redolent with spring. As if a blessing had fallen on Kosipo, an African wood that breathes the life of Northern Congo’s forests.

15.03.2022. Urban forests can transform cities into healthier places to live, not ‘just’ thanks to trees, but also through wood products for furniture and construction.

10.03.2022. What is the role of women in society? The answers are many and varied. According to Diane TCHICAYA, assistant to the Director General at our production site in the Republic of Congo, ‘If a woman really wants to be of service, she must be able to work. Even if it's not in an office, a woman has to – that’s how she can help.’ 

25.02.2022. 8,000 wood professionals know best: from Tuesday 15 to Thursday 17 March, the go-to venue for B2B business is back in Dubai! Carpets unroll, as the popular Dubai Wood Show flies back exhibitors from more than 70 countries. INTERHOLCO and Abalon will once again showcase some of the finest, high-quality hardwood from Africa’s rainforests and temperate forests, respectively.

17.02.2022. One month into the new year, wood has turned into the cornerstone of future lifestyles. The ‘digital Neanderthal’ humans have as much of a tendency towards cool technology as they have a compelling desire for coziness, warm materials. In short: high-tech, high-touch – and wood is the natural choice.

14.02.2022. INTERHOLCO brought tropical forests to Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech (University of Liège) on the occasion of Gembloux JobDAY. Last 18 November, the not-to-be-missed event brought together more than 200 forest management students, some of whom freshly graduated in forestry, agronomy and environment, returning for the first time after the 2020 pause.

03.12.2021. INTERHOLCO is proud to present Lobi, the spearhead of its first collection made from FSC®* certified Sustainable Hardwood, Made in Africa according to the most demanding socio-environmental criteria. Lobi means 'tomorrow' and 'future' in the broadest sense; the name is derived from Lingala, the most widely used language in Congo Basin countries.

29.11.2021. Dutch writer Meindert Brouwer has reviewed and expanded his '', an all-round must-read on Congo Basin natural tropical forests. The book comprises 17 new chapters about opportunities and solutions for their conservation and sustainable use.

09.11.2021. The Republic of the Congo has a plan: co-creating solutions together with investors and natural tropical forests, not just for COP26 but well beyond. The way forward at bird’s eye view: (1.) Carbon positive forestry is possible in the Congo Basin. (2.) Together, we should compensate Africa’s forests. (3.) Forest and climate finance should share benefits with host countries and local communities.

29.10.2021. On Tuesday 9 November 2021, INTERHOLCO will hold a side event at the UN Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP26) which takes place in Glasgow from 31.10.2021 to 12.11.2021. The objective of the event is to show-case best in class public-private-partnership in tropical forestry in the Republic of Congo.

07.10.2021. We are honoured that Interholco's has been selected as Best in the World for Timber and Forest Management in the framework of the Hallbars Awards 2021, the most prestigious international recognition for sustainability awards.

05.10.2021. FSC^®-certified (Forest Stewardship Council^® C022952) hardwood from Africa delivers so many benefits that it is quite hard to think of a comparably ‘generous’ construction or building material. In several Central African countries, forestry is already the first or second largest employment sector.

15.09.2021. A building represents an obstacle to the wind flow. The wind exerts pressures on the building that generate forces perpendicular to the building surface. Therefore, a building must be designed and dimensioned to withstand the strongest winds that are likely to occur during its lifetime at its location.

31.08.2021. Boat and furniture builders have been bending wood for many years, to meet hydrodynamic and ergonomic requirements. In buildings, however, these techniques are relatively uncommon.

27.08.2021. Wood is the only building material that ensures it comes from responsibly managed sources, in this case forests.

24.08.2021. Barbara Hepworth (1903-1975) is a major representative of 20th century sculpture who developed modernism into a personal universe of her own, close to abstract art and strongly inspired by nature.

30.07.2021. Wood is a flammable material, granted. But it also has innate flame-retardant properties. Wooden structures remain highly stable in the event of fire.

16.07.2021. What we remember in life, is the people we love, the places we’ve been and the memories we made along the way. The others are windows open onto ourselves. At INTERHOLCO, we take care of the frame. You decide who to invite on the journey.

13.07.2021. Guarea cedrata, Guarea laurentii De Wild. and Guarea thompsonii Sprague & Hutch is all traded as Bosse. Evergreen, large tree up to 45(–55) m tall; bole branchless for up to 26 (–41) m, usually straight and cylindrical, sometimes fluted, up to 150(–200) cm in diameter, sometimes with spreading, blunt buttresses up to 3 m high.

30.06.2021. Wood saves more or less one third of the time used in conventional building construction. Prefabrication frees the construction process from the uncertainty of weather events. 

24.06.2021. Deforestation and forest degradation are non-negotiables: millions of us depend on how far we are ready to go, to protect our forests i.e. our climate, our health, our food, our water, not to mention some of the world’s most extraordinary plants and animals. 

18.06.2021. When our wood products reach the port of delivery, their marking allows for identification of the supply, all the way to the forest of origin. This is known as, traceability.

05.06.2021. A forest is more than a question of trees. People live in and from it, shaping their survival, identity and beliefs around it. At the same time, a forest is home to hundreds of species of animals and trees; it feeds water basins, stocks carbon and regulates rain regimes which affect far away countries.

02.06.2021. Buildings have extensive direct and indirect impacts on the environment. During their construction, occupancy, renovation, repurposing, and demolition, buildings use energy, water, and raw materials, generate waste, and emit potentially harmful atmospheric emissions.

26.05.2021. In December 2020, INTERHOLCO passed the FSC® audit, which took place in the field. 'At INTERHOLCO, we strive for honesty, integrity,' says Tom van Loon, Head of Sustainability, INTERHOLCO. 'We place utmost importance on successful long-term partnerships with our suppliers and customers.'

24.05.2021. In Baka language ‘Musungui’ means, ‘to help one another’. The spirit of ‘Musungui’ is what best describes INTERHOLCO’s ALLIANCE: the ability to deliver solutions, joining forces. One of the solutions is, in fact, listening. Listening makes it possible to pinpoint key factors, measures that need to be improved at strategy level. 

21.05.2021. As agreed with the Congolese state, owner of the parks as well as of the Ngombé forest, INTERHOLCO is required to secure the area against unauthorised settlement, illegal harvesting, poaching, bushmeat trade and irreversible change.

18.05.2021. The term ‘future-proofing’ in relation to sustainable design began to be used in 2007. In this context, ‘future-proof’ generally refers to energy conservation; in particular, the ability of a structure or design to minimize the effects of future global temperature rise and/or rising energy costs.

11.05.2021. And now, for an unusual use of wood!  The choice of Kosipo, a superior hardwood that INTERHOLCO offers with FSC^® certification, draws the attention to the washbasin which acquires an aesthetically dominant role.

06.05.2021. What makes a man's worth? Mr. Bienvenu Gbalondo, working at IFO's heavy timber mill, discloses his credo as employee and father. IFO is the subsidiary company of INTERHOLCO in the North of the Republic of Congo, where wood is responsibly harvested and transformed into 'Sustainable Hardwood - Made in Africa' by more than 1.400 workers.

03.05.2021. More than 1.000 fair trade job opportunities provide 10.000 people with the means to build their future with dignity in one of the most remote regions of the Republic of Congo. That is but one of the solutions that 'Sustainable Hardwood Made in Africa', INTERHOLCO's flagship product, delivers.

26.04.2021. With more days per week and more hours each day spent at home, many of us struggle to calm their minds and find their balance. Even when working from home, we are bombarded by a constant hype, 24/7 distraction and endless barrage of pings from our phones. The solution? Wood can make us feel better, turning our home into a happier place.

22.04.2021. INTERHOLCO works in synergy with the state eco-guards. Close cooperation between the state and the private sector for sustainable wildlife management is an arrangement which is unique to the Republic of Congo, as researchers from the University of Liège have recently illustrated.

19.04.2021. “Conservation is only possible if we have a good relationship with the communities.” José Blanchard BOKANDZA could not have made his approach clearer: “The communities are the first custodians of the forest. Because they are the ones who depend on it in their daily life.”

12.04.2021. Wood for carving must be dry, cannot be brittle and should not release its internal stresses when carved. The Kosipo (Entandrophragma candollei Harms) that INTERHOLCO offers with FSC^® certification meets all these criteria, exceeding them.

07.04.2021. Kosipo (Entandrophragma candollei Harms) or West African Cedar is a large tree growing in West Africa and the Congo Basin, reaching about 50 m in height. It grows a straight and cylindrical bole of more than 2 m in diameter. 

01.04.2021. INTERHOLCO takes the ecological transition on board via a river-railway alliance in the Republic of Congo.

29.03.2021. In the North of the Republic of Congo, the ecological transition is successful. As soon as the season allows and the water level is suitable, INTERHOLCO's flagship product, "Sustainable Hardwood - Made in Africa", is transported down the Sangha, a tributary of the Congo River.

22.03.2021. The fish is huge, its dimensions giving it the appearance of a predator: « We call it nina in Lingala. It's the electric fish, » the lady explains. Electric catfish (scientific name Malapterurus electricus) are a freshwater fish, commonly found in many African rivers and lakes, including those of the Congo basin.

21.03.2021. On the occasion of International Day of Forests (21 March), "Sustainable Hardwood – Made in Africa” delivers a message of crucial importance: the forest is more than just trees. She is the mother and source of traditional healing for the local communities and indigenous peoples who have interacted with her over the course of thousands of years. 

17.03.2021. With its exceptional properties, Africa’s Wengé wood which INTERHOLCO is proud to offer with FSC^® certification deserves first class manufacturing. As Japan’s leading manufacturer of wooden furniture, Karimoku proudly upholds a steady focus on quality.

11.03.2021. The theme chosen for International Women's Day 2021, "Women's Leadership: For an Equal Future in the World of Covid-19", reflects an obvious fact: the importance of women's contributions. Faced with the health and social emergency caused by the pandemic in the Republic of Congo, INTERHOLCO has taken into account the leadership potential of women by involving them in its intervention strategy.

08.03.2021. Congolese entrepreneur Vouala Obambi, Managing Director of ENERGAZ (a SAPRO group company) has a vision for the future: leading change. As the only woman manager of an electricity production company in the Republic of Congo and the youngest in Africa, Ms. Obambi is participating in a call for tenders for the operation of the Liouesso hydroelectric power plant.

04.03.2021. With long hours now spent sitting at home, relax and comfort are vital for balance. Especially as many of us seek to blend work and personal life together. The warm tones of Wenge (Millettia laurentii), a dark, marbled wood that INTERHOLCO harvests sustainably in the Republic of Congo, bring the forest home – rescuing our connection with nature.

23.02.2021. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), between 2000 and 2010, large-scale commercial agriculture (generally related to cattle ranching and the cultivation of soya bean and oil palm) accounted for 40% of tropical deforestation, and local subsistence agriculture another 33%.

15.02.2021. Gorillas, Bongos, Forest elephants and Chimpanzees team up with British architect Tom Wilson in ‘Forest dwellers’, one of the winners of the Conversations about Climate Change competition. Is it possible to sustainably harvest timber and natural products, contributing to ethical and sustainable economies, as well as safeguarding habitats, biodiversity and the health of the Earth? The four Forest Dwellers have been conceived to ask this very question.

08.02.2021. With New Year just weeks away, many are drumming up inspiration to let what matters come to the forefront. What are we most proud of? INTERHOLCO's performance in 2020, ranked number 1 in the world by SPOTT in the field of tropical forestry. However, the task remains still very big.

28.01.2021. Such is the essence of home: a place in which the well-being of bodies is encouraged, food and sleep are taken care of; caresses and laughter instigated; a place in which affection grows deeper. Such is the essence of Wengé (Millettia laurentii), a dark, marbled wood that walks you like no other in your stories of laughter and joy, stillness and meditation, sharing and giving.  

02.12.2020. During the long, dark, off-season winter months, the lighting of this iconic open-air swimming amenity, designed by White Arkitekter, turns African wood into a dramatic experience. Offered by INTERHOLCO with FSC^® 100% certification, Azobé (Lophira alata) and Tali (Erythrophleum spp.) are as durable as they are water resistant, the ideal choice for projects in direct contact with sea water.

15.10.2020. To relate to a forest, is to relate to a country and its inhabitants. To the people, with their culture. Their dreams and aspirations, as much as their shortcomings and concerns. Relationships never stop being a work in progress. Dealing with a forest is no exception. We can become more intelligent and wiser, and over time, more fertile, if we work with others to reinvent the way of our future.

01.09.2020. You don’t need a genie in the bottle to find the wood you need: from 7 to 9 September 2020, join INTERHOLCO at the first virtual edition of the Dubai Wood Show in one click.
Make yourself at home – literally – as you fly to Dubai from the comfort of your sofa.

19.08.2020. This summer, if you happen to be around Copenhagen (Denmark), make plans to visit the United Nations City. Here, Tali, an African hardwood known for its durability, which INTERHOLCO offers with FSC^® certification, was chosen for the heavy decking that surrounds the building. With thousands crossing the beautiful waterfront daily, Tali literally paves the way to justice and respect, human rights, environmentally friendly considerations and, peace.

03.08.2020. The Minister of Tourism and Environment, Ms. Arlette Soudan-Nonault, visited the Industrie Forestière de Ouesso (IFO) in the Sangha Department, in the North of the Republic of Congo on August 3^rd, 2020.

27.07.2020. Because our products give access to life-changing benefits to a community of 10’000 people in one of Congo’s most landlocked regions. Because our resources are vitally important living wonders.  Because our forest protection means that anything, from a mushroom to an elephant, should thrive in their natural habitat.  We know, and care about, forests. And it shows.

16.06.2020. Exterior or interior projects require a strong, stable, long-lasting material. You like wood, but do not want to harm the forest? We love forests, too! And so do our wood products. INTERHOLCO brings you finger-jointed laminated scantlings that won’t cost the Earth. shows how.

25.05.2020. Behind his blue mask, the eco-guard is smiling: lying in the back of his pick-up under the scorching sun, 40 dwarf crocodiles are about to be set free. Before being released back in the river Sangha, they need rehydrating with a water sprinkle. With their muzzle tied up, they are lucky to be still alive. ‘That could show that the young crocodiles, a partially protected species in Congo, were not just destined for slaughter on the local market of Ouesso but rather, smuggling,’ argues José Blanchard Bokandza.

13.05.2020. IFO has extended the strategic measures developed with local authorities to stem the spread of COVID-19 to service providers. A cordon sanitaire is now in place at the gates of the industrial site. Whether arriving from Douala (Cameroon), Brazzaville or Pointe-Noire (Congo), cities where several people have already been infected, carriers are requested to park in a suitable area, some 500 m away from the entrance to the sawmills. The aim is to limit the spread of the virus as much as possible, protect workers and their communities and focus on prevention, with better management of potential cases.

08.05.2020. In order to ease the burden on the state health system, our Congo-based company IFO has mobilised staff working at the IFO medical centre (CMS). In the village of Ngombé, where 10,000 inhabitants live, all healthcare staff is thus in the front line, in the fight against COVID-19. The state's integrated health centre (CSI) has been converted into an ad hoc care unit, to keep those likely to have contracted the virus separate from all other patients, who will continue to be admitted to IFO's medical centre.

06.05.2020. Right as the infinitely 'small' shakes the whole world, the Republic of Congo has considered harvesting and transformation of sustainable hardwood ‘Made in Africa’ an essential activity of its economy. Work and life at IFO are fully continuing, even though Congolese authorities have extended the state of health emergency. The company, determined to win the fight against COVID-19, is concerned for the health of workers.

01.05.2020. In the North of Congo, the Kwele forest people use heart-shaped masks for their rites. Through these masks, the Kwele worship earth spirits, chase the soul-eating spirits away, celebrate the passage of seasons and heal the sick. The masks have stylized human faces surmounted by large openwork arching horns. These masks - carved from a lightweight wood - are emblems of high-ranking men and hunters, whose rites mobilise the magic forces of the community.

A deadly virus. 210 countries affected.* A simple gesture, to be repeated several times a day.

29.04.2020. In the village of Ngombé, in northern Congo, one of the most landlocked regions of the country, our subsidiary IFO (Industrie Forestière de Ouesso) gives its 900 workers 3 kg of soap per day. It's 5:45 in the morning, when they arrive to clock in. But before anyone gets to work, each and everyone has to wash their hands.

22.04.2020. This year, tv channel ARTE celebrates International Earth Day with a new broadcast of 'Congo, Protecting the Gorilla Forests'. Filmed in the North of Congo Brazzaville, partly in the forest which INTERHOLCO manages sustainably, the documentary won Germany's prestigious nature film prize for 2019, the coveted Deutscher NaturfilmPreis.

27.03.2020. With sustainability and growth among its core values, INTERHOLCO is striving to ensure well-being and safety to its employees, in Europe and Africa alike. COVID-19 demands a real ALLIANCE amongst all members of society. We are launching a campaign in five languages: English, German, French, Spanish and Chinese, available on this link:

20.03.2020. The United Nations proclaimed 21 March International Day of Forests and this year shines a light on Forests and Biodiversity. INTERHOLCO offers Sustainable Hardwood 'Made in Africa' as a solution to not only promote better living conditions (construction with wood), but also to reduce climate change, increase social justice and keep forests protected from permanent change to agriculture.

11.02.2020. Forests worldwide are known to be rich in stories, legends and myths; places hosting unusual turns and transformations. As the most densely wooded part of Africa, the Congo Basin forest is definitely no exception. Many of its plants and trees hold cultural and spiritual values.

08.10.2019. ‘Paradise Preserved: Congo – Protecting the Gorilla Forests’, the film which Thomas Weidenbach produced for ARTE, received Germany’s Nature Film Prize on Saturday 5 October 2019. Commissioned by tv-channel ARTE, known to air cultural programmes, the film was broadcast at the end of June.

31.07.2019. For the third year in a row, INTERHOLCO leads SPOTT’s assessment of timber companies with consistent engagement for the climate, people and wildlife.

13.05.2019. Forests worldwide are a public good and forestry students often wonder how far private timber companies are prepared to go, to preserve and maintain natural forests. Mr. Ulrich Grauert, INTERHOLCO’s CEO, showed students worldwide how INTERHOLCO walks the talk, during a webinar hosted by the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) on 16 April 2019.

26.03.2019. Companies do play a critical role in helping achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and INTERHOLCO is no exception. In 2015, the United Nations introduced 17 Sustainable Development Goals. For the first time, governments agreed that the challenges international society faces, including those related to poverty, hunger, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, peace and justice were interconnected and that each sector had a contribution to make.

19.03.2019. We are the language we speak. It is through language that we communicate with the world, define who we are, express our history and values; learn, defend our rights and participate in all aspects of society.

08.03.2019. Decision-makers, professionally engaged, devoted to their family: women working for IFO celebrate International Women’s Day with a half-day of paid leave, in recognition of their value as committed employees and mothers.

04.03.2019. Management of forests – especially natural tropical forests – is environmentally and socially superior, but economically inferior to any other land use which destroys the forest. In a world economy which is measuring viability almost exclusively on return on investment, this economic inferiority of managed forests is the key challenge which must be addressed and reversed.

From 12 to 14 March 2019, sustainable hardwood awaits you at the Dubai Wood Show – the go-to destination for well over 10’000 visitors from the Middle East and North Africa region.

05.02.2019. With around 120 million people critically depending on the Congo Basin forests for their livelihood, it is baffling how the narrative on tropical forests belongs to voices from the Northern Hemisphere, mostly. With ‘Central African Forests Forever’, Dutch author Meindert Brouwer has finally bridged the gap.

17.01.2019. A change of heart is what tropical forests need. That is, if their unique biodiversity is to continue thriving; if precious services such as water cycle, rain regime and climate regulation are to be ensured for the planet and, if millions are to enjoy a peaceful life right where they live, i.e. in the natural forests of the Congo Basin - one of the world’s most precious wonders.

12.11.2018. INTERHOLCO Sustainable Hardwood – Made in Africa, and the Paris-based SNCF lead the way in making choices that won't cost the Earth.

24.09.2018. On 24th September the world celebrates World Gorilla Day. Next time you take one of INTERHOLCO’s wood products, look at it as the result of careful selection and sustainable practices that are key in protecting gorilla in the wild, a glorious species with whom we share 98% of our DNA.

27.08.2018. Agriculture, mining and conventional logging stand among the major drivers of deforestation, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO,  State of the World’s Forests 2016). That is because those land-uses are often believed to have more economic allure, compared to Sustainable Forest Management (SFM). But is that really so?

07.08.2018. Following WRI/UMD Glad fire warnings in the very South of the IFO Forest Management Unit (FMU) Ngombé, in the Republic of Congo, a joint IFO-PROGEPP field mission took place from 29 June to 5 July 2018.

31.07.2018. Interholco outperformed in SPOTT’s worldwide transparency assessment of timber companies for the second year in a row, with a score of 93.4%.

28.06.2018. A Working Group on Forest Fires in Open Marantaceae Forests was launched by Interholco in early 2016, to see how best to address the impact of extreme drought and fire on open canopy Marantaceae forests located in the Forest Management Unit (FMU) that the company manages in the Republic of Congo.

20.06.2018. Over the past two years, Interholco and IFO participated in the High Conservation Values Regional Working Group for the Congo Basin (HCV-RWG) to find a solution for the protection and management of Intact Forest Landscapes (IFL).

18.05.2018. When you join Interholco for an internship, you will gain hands-on experience to develop what you learned into new skills that are important for your future work.

'As an artist, I told myself that I had to make my modest contribution for the good of the country. Aside from criticizing, it is necessary to bring solutions. That’s what really matters’.

‘Rufin’ Goleba Ossebi External Relations Officer, IFO

20.02.2018. Interholco CEO Ulrich Grauert addressed over 300 participants in the conference ‘Working across Sectors to Halt Deforestation and Increase Forest Area - from Aspiration to Action’.

05.12.2017. Beautiful Azobé wood from our FSC^®-certified forest concession freshly arrived in Amersfoort in the Netherlands: happy kids can grow up in a healthy, sustainable and secure environment.

14.11.2017. Green consumers, look no further: Interholco is proud to support the new ‘Fair and Precious’ brand, launched in Paris on 8 November 2017.

10.11.2017. 'We are delighted to have done so well in SPOTT’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) assessment of timber, pulp and paper companies which values the engagement and efforts of our teams ,’ said Interholco CEO Ulrich Grauert.

09.10.2017. Sustainable hardwood specialist Interholco presents its first Sustainability Report: the data collected and analyzed cover the years 2014 to 2016.

31.05.2017. Over 140 participants attended a conference on The future of Central African Forest and its people in The Hague, to share lessons learned and look for a way forward together with representatives of the Dutch government, social and environmental NGOs, academia and the private sector.

12.05.2017. It is important to distinguish open Marantaceae forests, known best for the habitat they provide to elephants and gorillas, from other forest types.

04.04.2017. What would you call the colourful butterfly on the cover of our new brochure, but ‘natural wonder’?

10.03.2017. Ever longed to take a trip to the Congo Basin and its natural wonders? Now you can: turn on your television and see what makes African wood products different!

20.02.2017. The rendez-vous for the best in hardwood is now set: meet Interholco and Abalon Hardwood from 7 to 9 March 2017 at the Dubai Wood Show.

11.01.2017. The Advisory Board of global hardwood specialist Danzer has named Ulrich Grauert as new Chief Executive Officer of Interholco. Ulrich Grauert, 51 has taken up his new functions succeeding Olof von Gagern, who retired from the company after 21 years of service.

15.11.2016. In the night between 14 and 15 November 2016, a fire broke out at IFO (Industrie Forestière d'Ouesso), INTERHOLCO’s industrial site located in the North of the Republic of Congo.

16.06.2016. Defying the strikes and severe flooding that hit France just as the Carrefour started, 10,000 visitors met in Nantes from 1 to 3 June. 

21.04.2016. In many countries and regions of the world, 'Mother Earth' is the expression used to reflect the interdependence between human beings, other living species and our planet.

21.03.2016. On International Women's Day, around 120 women of all ages from Congo, Cameroon, Rwanda, Tchad, from local and indigenous communities, gathered in Ngombé.

11.03.2016. Between end January-early February 2016, we noticed that several fires originated in the open and very open canopied forests within our IFO concession in Ngombé, Republic of Congo. We have immediately carried out an exploratory mission, in cooperation with the local authorities.