The region  has excellent climatic conditions to support tree growing. Timber plantations are offering  attractive rates of return on investment.  The investment opportunities in the sector include the following;

• Production of quality tree seedlings for commercial farming
• Planting of soft wood plantation for pulp (paper making).
• Processing of timber into products for both domestic and export markets.
• Production of scholastic materials, match factories and others.
• Planting of palm trees and palm processing
• Commercial farming
• Capacity building