Clinton Fielies was born in the Garcia forestry village 39 years ago. He grew up in one of the classic wooden bosbou (forestry) houses around the corner from where he lives today with his wife and children. After working for MTO as a chainsaw operator in the Western Cape for many years, he says he decided to think “buite die blikkie” (outside the box).

With MTO’s help and ongoing advice he registered his business, CP Firewood. Today he employs about 10 people and supplies packs of firewood to shops and restaurants in Riversdale, and his Garcia community.