Right now, Allanblackia seeds are harvested in the wild for the production of Allanblackia oil by villagers in some West, Central and East Africa communities. The benefits spread through the community, but because wild harvesting cannot meet demand for the oil, the local benefits cannot meet their full potential.
Allanblackia from Seed to Oil
From wild harvesting to international markets, learn about Allanblackia and how it is produced.
The Allanblackia Opportunity
Allanblackia can be a model of how sustainably growing and harvesting a local plant can bring significant economic, social, and environmental benefits to the communities where it is grown.
A Seed, an Oil, an Opportunity
Read an interview with an Allanblackia gatherer and farmer.
A tree with many benefits
The Allanblackia tree is native to tropical Africa and produces large fruits containing oil-rich seeds.
Growing Allanblackia sustainably
Researchers from Africa and Europe are developing standards and methods to grow more Allanblackia sustainably and to provide lasting local benefits.