Office National des Forêts Andina

What Office National des Forêts Andina does

Office National des Forêts Andina (ONF Andina) is a Bogotá-based environmental consulting firm founded in 2001 as the Latin American branch (sucursal) of ONF (Office National des Forêts), the French public institution responsible for forest conservation and sustainable management. The firm operates additional offices in San José del Guaviare and Neiva, Colombia, and has an organizational structure spanning Executive Direction, Technical Direction (forestry, geographic information systems, climate/carbon, territories/conservation, project management), Administrative and Financial Direction, and Development and Communications. With a multidisciplinary team of approximately 30 staff combining French forestry science expertise with local knowledge, ONF Andina delivers sustainable forest management, conservation, rural development, territorial planning, climate/carbon, and information systems services.

Its core technology is the FORLAND platform, an online cartographic data management, visualization and analysis tool developed by parent ONF International and deployed across Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru for property-level planning, land-use simulations, and deforestation monitoring. ONF Andina also uses ESRI and KOBO platforms for broader GIS and data analysis work. Its revenue model is grant- and contract-driven rather than commercial: the firm acquires projects primarily through competitive bidding and direct engagement with bilateral and multilateral donors (EU, AFD, GIZ, FFEM, World Bank, USAID), Colombian government agencies (Cormagdalena, Parques Nacionales, ANT, MinAmbiente, MinAgricultura, departmental governments), and NGO/research partners. Active multi-year engagements include the Commercial Reforestation Project (2000-2029, with Cormagdalena), PREPAREDD REDD+ Huila (2014-2044), IDeas-DeSIRA (2020-2025), Páramo Macizo (2022-2025), TerrAmaz (AFD, €9.5M), Probosques (GIZ, 2021-2023), Amazonía Mía (USAID, 2024-2025), and Caminemos Territorios Sostenibles (EU, 2018-2022). Customers include ethnic and rural communities, indigenous and Afro-descendant community councils, regional environmental authorities, academic and research institutions, and international cooperation agencies.

ONF Andina's go-to-market is sales-led and project-driven rather than product-led, with no standardized public pricing for its services. Distribution is direct field implementation through its offices and partner consortiums. Competitive advantages include the ONF brand and French state-institution backing, deep community relationships in conflict-affected forest territories, and a multidisciplinary team with French forestry science methodology.

Name

Office National des Forêts Andina

Legal name

Office National des Forêts Andina

Website

https://onfandina.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ONF Andina is an environmental consulting firm that offers project management, community strengthening, and advisory services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental and Forestry Consulting Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (11531), Support Activities for Forestry (1153), Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

SIC

Forestry (800), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Forestry, Land Use & REDD+ Programs (BPADALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Forestry & Indigenous Land Stewardship Services (IMAMAJAM), Timberland GIS, Remote Sensing & Data Analytics (AFAMAKAG), Land Use, Indigenous & Community Engagement Policy (EUAMANAL), Timberland Asset Management (Institutional/Private) (AFAMAKAA)

Keywords

• Forest management consulting
• Rural development services
• Environmental project management
• Territorial planning advisory
• Climate carbon consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. International Development Project Grants and Contracts: Primary revenue stream consists of multi-year international cooperation grants and project contracts funded by bilateral and multilateral donors (EU, AFD, GIZ, FFEM, World Bank, USAID, UNDP, FAO) and Colombian government agencies. Projects cover sustainable forestry, conservation, rural development, climate/carbon, and land-use planning. Revenue is grant- and contract-based, not product sales.
2. Technical Consulting and Advisory Services: Fee-for-service consulting engagements for public and private institutions, including project identification, feasibility studies, formulation, resource management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and institutional strengthening.
3. Institutional and Community Capacity Building Programs: Design and implementation of capacity-building programs (organizational, technical, commercial, and financial) for communities, public institutions, and NGOs, generating publications and knowledge capitalization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ONF Andina delivers sustainable forest management, conservation, climate/carbon, and rural development consulting through multi-year projects. It provides integral project management, technical advisory, and institutional/community strengthening services to public agencies, ethnic communities, NGOs, and international donors across Latin America. Its flagship digital offering is the FORLAND platform for cartographic data management, visualization, and territorial planning.

Product overview

ONF Andina offers consulting and management services focused on sustainable forest management, conservation, rural development, territorial planning, climate and carbon, and information systems. Their primary product offering is the FORLAND platform, a web-based geographic data management, visualization and analysis tool developed by their parent organization ONF International. The company also provides professional services including integral project management, consulting and advisory, and institutional and community strengthening.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Forland: A platform for management, visualization, and analysis of cartographic data online, developed by the parent company ONF in France in 2016. In Latin America, Forland is implemented by ONF Andina in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to support territorial management and decision-making for institutional and community beneficiaries.

Products and services

• FORLAND Platform Online cartographic data management, visualization, and analysis platform that enables crossing territorial information, performing simulations, and defining indicators to support territorial management and decision-making for institutional and community beneficiaries. Deployed in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru through international cooperation projects.
• Technical Consulting and Advisory Services Fee-for-service consulting engagements for public and private institutions covering project identification, feasibility studies, formulation, resource management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and institutional strengthening in sustainable forest management, conservation, and rural development.
• Integral Project Management Services End-to-end project management of multi-year international cooperation grants and government contracts covering sustainable forestry, conservation, rural development, climate/carbon, and land-use planning for bilateral/multilateral donors and Colombian public agencies.
• Institutional and Community Capacity Building Programs Design and implementation of capacity-building programs (organizational, technical, commercial, and financial) for communities, public institutions, and NGOs, generating publications and knowledge capitalization in forest management, governance, and value chain development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,138 families benefiting from REDD+ Huila project with improved livelihoods and reduced deforestation pressure.
• +12 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• EFI – European Forest InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-funding the Mesa de Forestería Comunitaria (2019–2022) in Colombia to facilitate dialogue on sustainable forest management, support policy development, and build databases for community forestry. ONF Andina provides technical expertise.
• CIRAD – Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le DéveloppementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench agricultural research for development institute and key consortium partner in IDeas-DeSIRA (with PUJ, WUR), providing governance research, methodology, and territorial analysis. Leads governance workshops and co-constructs knowledge with ONF Andina teams and communities.
• FAO – Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed among international allies; collaborates on forestry and rural development initiatives in Colombia.
• GGGI – Global Green Growth InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as international partner; Colombia country engagement through green growth and sustainable development programming.
• UNDP – United Nations Development ProgrammeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as international partner; specific collaboration details not detailed.
• WWF ColombiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as international environmental organization partner; specific collaboration details not detailed.
• UNEP – United Nations Environment ProgrammeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as international partner; specific collaboration details not detailed.
• WUR – Wageningen University & ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch agricultural university and key research partner in IDeas-DeSIRA consortium, contributing scientific expertise on sustainable land use, landscape ecology, and agricultural systems alongside ONF Andina, CIRAD, and PUJ.
• MinAmbiente – Ministerio de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible (Colombia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational environmental ministry and key government counterpart for Visión Amazonía, IDeas-DeSIRA governance workshops, PREPAREDD REDD+ Huila, and multiple policy development processes. ONF Andina provides technical expertise for policy implementation.
• MinAgricultura – Ministerio de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural (Colombia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational agriculture ministry partner in rural development, sustainable livestock, and agricultural productivity projects. Collaborates with ONF Andina on land-use planning and productive reconversion in rural territories.
• ANT – Agencia Nacional de TierrascoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNational Land Agency receiving ONF Andina technical expertise for the EU Budget Support project on sustainable land and territory management for peace in Colombia (2021–2024), focusing on rural transformation and institutional capacity.
• Cormagdalena – Corporación Autónoma Regional del Río Grande de la MagdalenaflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegional environmental authority and long-term principal partner: co-leader of the Commercial Reforestation Project (PRC, 2000–2029), TerrAmaz implementation partner, and co-executor of PREPAREDD REDD+ Huila. Cormagdalena is ONF Andina's key government counterpart for Magdalena River basin forestry.
• Parques Nacionales Naturales de Colombia (PNN)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNational Parks Service partner in protected area management, conservation, and territorial governance, including IDeas-DeSIRA Committee of Pilotaje and forest monitoring activities.
• COCOMACIA – Consejo Comunitario Mayor del Medio AtratoflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Afro-Colombian community council representing collective territories of 210,773 hectares in Murindó, Vigía del Fuerte, and Bojayá. Key partner in IDeas-DeSIRA (2020–2025) for sustainable forest management, governance, and value chain development in the Chocó biogeographic region.
• Fondo AccióncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian environmental foundation and co-funder/implementer of mangrove restoration project in Córdoba (with KfW funding), and partner in Caminemos Territorios Sostenibles.
• Pontificia Universidad JaverianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey research partner in IDeas-DeSIRA consortium (with CIRAD, WUR), leading component on forest dynamics, land-use efficiency, and value chain analysis. Contributes researchers and faculty to governance workshops and policy development with ONF Andina.
• Instituto HumboldtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as national research ally; specific collaboration on biodiversity research and monitoring.
• Instituto SINCHIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as national research ally specializing in Amazonian biodiversity and ecosystems.
• CIAT – International Center for Tropical AgricultureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as agricultural research ally; CGIAR center contributing to sustainable agriculture and land-use research.
• IDEAM – Instituto de Hidrología, Meteorología y Estudios AmbientalesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNational environmental data institute; specific collaboration on climate and environmental monitoring.
• Gobernación del GuaviarecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDepartmental government of Guaviare and key partner in Caminemos Territorios Sostenibles, IDeas-DeSIRA, and TerrAmaz. Collaborates on rural development, land-use planning, and sustainable production in the Amazon department.
• Gobernación del HuilacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDepartmental government of Huila and partner in biotourism project and páramo conservation. Collaborates on sustainable development, conservation, and productive reconversion in the Andean region.
• Gobernación del ChocóminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDepartmental government of Chocó participating in IDeas-DeSIRA governance activities and sustainable development programming in the Pacific region.
• ONF InternationalflagshipTechnology or IntegrationParent organization providing the FORLAND platform, international project frameworks, technical standards, and institutional backing. ONF Andina operates as the Latin American branch of ONF (Office National des Forêts), France's public forest management institution.
• FedemaderasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian wood industry federation; ally in forestry sector development and sustainable timber value chains.
• Rainforest AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as international partner; collaboration on sustainable agriculture and forest certification frameworks.
• NIRASminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInternational consulting firm and main ally in TEFOS (Territorios Forestales Sostenibles) project, providing implementation framework for sustainable forest territories and community livelihoods.
• GITEC-IGIP Consulting GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting consortium co-leading TEFOS project implementation alongside NIRAS, providing technical expertise on forest concessions, value chains, and conservation finance.
• Fundación ÉxitominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian foundation and partner in Caminemos Territorios Sostenibles, contributing to rural development initiatives in Guaviare.
• Fundación AlqueríaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian foundation focused on child welfare and rural development; partner in Caminemos Territorios Sostenibles in Guaviare.
• Alcaldía de San José del GuaviareminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMunicipal government partner in territorial development projects, participatory planning, and community governance in Guaviare.
• Alcaldía de Vigía del FuerteminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMunicipal government in Antioquia participating in IDeas-DeSIRA governance workshops and sustainable development programming in the Medio Atrato region.
• ICA GuaviareminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInstituto Colombiano Agropecuario regional office; ally in agricultural health and sustainable production projects.
• Universidad de los Andes (Facultad de Administración)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in IDeas-DeSIRA Policy Day, contributing research on socio-environmental conflicts and public policy analysis at the agricultural frontier.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ONF International: Direct sibling organization — sister entity of ONF Andina under the French ONF group, providing technical backstopping, the FORLAND platform, and international project frameworks. Closely aligned business model and donor base.
• SNV Netherlands Development Organisation: Dutch international development consultancy operating across climate, agriculture, and forestry in Latin America. Directly competes for EU, GIZ, and other donor tenders with similar community-anchored forestry and rural development offerings.
• Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation: Swiss-affiliated international development consultancy working on rural development, forestry, and climate adaptation in Latin America. Comparable European-affiliated model, donor base, and project-driven consulting structure.
• NIRAS Group: International consulting firm that is an active partner with ONF Andina on the TEFOS project. Competes for the same forest-sector and rural-development tenders in Colombia funded by EU and other donors.
• CIRAD: French agricultural research for development institute and consortium partner on IDeas-DeSIRA. Comparable mandate combining research, technical expertise, and Latin America field operations for sustainable agriculture and forestry.
• WWF Colombia: Major international conservation NGO operating in Colombia on forestry, Amazon conservation, and community-based natural resource management. Competes for similar donor funding and project mandates in overlapping geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Conservation International: Large global conservation organization with significant Colombia presence (Visión Amazonía, etc.). Operates as a broader incumbent across multiple conservation and climate finance verticals beyond ONF Andina's niche.
• World Resources Institute (WRI): Global environmental research and project implementation organization working on forests, climate, and land use in Latin America. Overlapping advisory, monitoring, and capacity-building mandates with broader institutional scope.
• Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI): Intergovernmental organization supporting green growth and sustainable development in Colombia. Listed ONF Andina partner; comparable mandate on climate, forests, and inclusive rural development with broader country-level scope.

Regional players

• Fondo Acción: Colombian environmental foundation and active partner of ONF Andina on the mangrove restoration and Caminemos Territorios Sostenibles projects. Competes and collaborates with ONF Andina in Colombian conservation funding and project execution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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