Establishment
Our Vision
To be a leading hub for forestry knowledge generation, sharing, and application that empowers sustainable forest management, community resilience, and evidence-based policy-making in Ethiopia and beyond
Our Mission
To collect, organize, preserve, and disseminate forestry-related knowledge through collaborative research, traditional knowledge integration, capacity building, and digital innovation - enhancing education, policy, and practice in support of sustainable forest management.
Our Values
The knowledge manage Center is anchored on the following values:
- Inclusive: Valuing both scientific and indigenous knowledge
- Integrity: promoting transparent and credible knowledge practices
- Innovation: Embracing digital tools and emerging technologies
- Collaboration: Engaging stakeholders across academia government, and local communities
- Sustainability: Supporting ecological, social, and economic balance in forest management
Meet The Team
Meet our team
Dedicated professionals driving our success
Tony Fred
Chief Executive Officer
Founder and chief visionary, Tony is the driving force behind the company. He loves to keep his hands full by participating in the development of the software, marketing, and customer experience strategies.
Mich Stark
Chief Commercial Officer
Mich loves taking on challenges. With his multi-year experience as Commercial Director in the software industry, Mich has helped the company to get where it is today. Mich is among the best minds.
Aline Turner
Chief Technical Officer
Aline is one of the iconic people in life who can say they love what they do. She mentors 100+ in-house developers and looks after the community of thousands of developers.
Iris Joe
Chief Financial Officer
Iris, with her international experience, helps us easily understand the numbers and improves them. She is determined to drive success and delivers her professional acumen to bring the company to the next level.
"The Forestry Knowledge Management Center is a vital bridge between research and action. By sharing best practices, innovative techniques, and community-driven solutions, we are not just preserving Ethiopia’s forests we are securing a sustainable future for generations to come."
"Knowledge rooted in science, action driven by wisdom the Forestry Knowledge Management Center at Wondo Genet, supported by CIFOR and EFD, bridges research and impact for a sustainable future."
"Sustainable forestry is not just about planting trees it’s about cultivating resilient ecosystems, empowering communities, and securing Ethiopia’s environmental future. At FKMC, we blend traditional knowledge with innovative science to ensure every seedling we plant today grows into a legacy for generations to come."
"Today's seedlings are tomorrow's forests. Each tree we plant represents hope - for climate resilience, for biodiversity conservation, and for sustainable livelihoods. As foresters, we're not just planting trees; we're engineering Ethiopia's green future one seedling at a time."
Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative and global climate commitments are creating unprecedented opportunities for 50,000+ individuals and businesses to grow their wealth while restoring landscapes. By engaging in Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCM), agroforestry enterprises, and value-added forest product chains, you can turn environmental stewardship into a profitable venture.
The Forestry Knowledge Management Center (FKMC) at Wondo Genet College equips you with the tools to succeed:
- Tailored training in carbon markets, GIS mapping, and sustainable forest management.
- Public-private partnerships to scale your impact and returns.
- Data-driven insights to guide investments in afforestation, conservation, and green jobs.