The origin and essence of MTO’s core business is forestry and manufacturing with additional business interests in Agriculture, Biomass-Energy and Ecotourism. These business interests depend on that core while also contributing to MTO’s success by enabling a totally integrated approach to sustainable land use. 

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MTO produces timber from its internationally accredited pine plantations in the Eastern and Western cape, and Eucalyptus plantations in Mpumalanga. Through its plantations and manufacturing processes the company produces a basket of high-quality products which include: Sawlogs; Structural Lumber (treated and untreated); Transmission Poles; CCA treated poles; Shelving; Cross laminated Timber panels for Alternative Building Technology and Bio-Mass Energy from sawmilling and forestry residue. 

 

Expanding beyond its core operations, MTO's ecotourism business presents a captivating range of recreational opportunities within its plantations which include: Mountain Biking; Accommodation; Hiking; Running; Walking; birdwatching; Horse riding and Fishing.

 

Employing a diverse workforce of 1,142 individuals, MTO remains committed to holistic transformation. Through its strategic pillars of growing its people, enterprise and supplier development, and socio-economic initiatives, the company actively creates sustainable communities surrounding its business locations.