Zimbabwe College of Forestry (ZCF) exists within the Forestry Commission of Zimbabwe, established in 1989 to provide training in forestry, wood technology, and saw doctoring. Located in the eastern part of the country in Mutare, the college has staff of over 50 lecturers and instructors as well as a library, a workshop, and a number of laboratories.

The college offers Diploma and Certificate courses, as well as short courses - over 3,000 students from Zimbabwe and other countries in the SADC region have completed curriculum. The college also has a farm where students can gain practical experience in forestry.

Skills you'll develop

  • Forestry
  • Sawmilling
  • Saw Doctoring
  • Grafting Fruit Trees
  • Fire Management
  • Geographical Information Systems (GIS)