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A parastatal of the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife

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Our Core Values

What guides us

Our core values.

Eight values that shape how we work, govern and serve communities across Zimbabwe.

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Passion for the environment

Passion for the environment is the driving force in all our endeavours.

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Sustainable utilisation

As a regulatory organisation we have an overriding commitment to sustainable utilisation and management of forest resources.

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Self-sufficiency

Our primary measure of success is sustainable utilisation and management of forest resources and financial self-sufficiency.

Forestry Commission staff handing planting material to community members at an outreach event

Teamwork and professionalism

As an organisation we cherish team work, professionalism and efficiency.

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Transparency and integrity

In all our operations we are guided by transparency, accountability and integrity.

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People and communities

We are always conscious of our employees and the communities in which we operate.

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Creativity and innovation

We value creativity, innovation and networking.

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Focus on our vision

We do not lose sight of our vision in all that we do

Holding ourselves to them

Values you can measure us against.

Our Client Service Charter sets out what you can expect when you deal with the Commission, and how long each service takes.

Client Service Charter