About MTO Group
Our Core Business - Sustainable Forestry & Manufacturing
The origin and essence of our core business is forestry and manufacturing with additional business activities in Agriculture, Biomass and Ecotourism. These business activities depend on that core while also contributing to our success by enabling a totally integrated approach to sustainable land use.
Accredited Plantations Across South Africa
We produce timber from internationally accredited pine plantations in the Eastern and Western Cape, and eucalyptus plantations in Mpumalanga. From these operations, we supply a diverse range of high-quality forestry products, including:
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Sawlogs
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Structural lumber (treated and untreated)
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Transmission poles
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CCA and Creosote-treated poles
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Cross-laminated timber panels for alternative building technologies
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Biomass derived from sawmilling and forestry residue
Expanding into Ecotourism
Expanding beyond our core operations, our ecotourism business presents a captivating range of recreational opportunities within our plantations which include: mountain biking, trail running, hiking, and accommodation.
Committed to Holistic Transformation
We proudly employ over 1,140 individuals and remain deeply committed to holistic transformation. Through strategic pillars such as people development, enterprise and supplier growth, and socio-economic investment, we foster thriving communities in the regions where we operate.
Explore how our holistic transformation strategy creates shared value for partners, communities, and the planet.