Beyond Subsistence is a non-profit organisation that undertakes forestry and agroforestry development.

Many of the world’s poorest people are subsistence farmers - they live on what they grow from year to year. Sadly, poor crop yields or crop failure can lead to malnutrition or starvation. Trees are an essential ingredient for subsistence farmers to break the poverty cycle. The integration of trees into farming environments can replenish soils, provide nutritious seed for food, fuel for cooking and valuable timber for building.

Our focus on forestry and agroforestry is designed to bring about long-term, sustainable improvements in the areas of farm productivity, nutrition, housing, community wealth and the environment.

Together, we can help move some of the world’s poorest Beyond Subsistence

Who We Are

Beyond Subsistence is a Christian organisation that was founded in 2008 by professional forester Jon Lambert. Beyond Subsistence has Deductible Gift Recipient status with the Australian Tax Office.

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Mr Jon Lambert
Mr Jon Lambert

Chief Executive Officer - is the Managing Director of Heartwood Unlimited with 30 years experience in forestry and agriculture in Australia and overseas. Jon is a recipient of the Churchill Fellowship (2003) and the Gottstein Fellowship (2022), and a member of the Institute of Foresters. Jon is involved in leadership at Brighton Beach Church. Jon founded Beyond Subsistence in 2008.

Mr Anthony Williams
Mr Anthony Williams

Secretary - is a commercial manager with IBM with over 25 years experience. He is a member of the West Preston Baptist Church and is involved with the community support of asylum seekers. Tony has visited Ethiopia and Uganda with Beyond Subsistence. Tony joined the Beyond Subsistence Board in 2014.

Mr Craig Taylor
Mr Craig Taylor

President - Craig is a professional Forester and has worked in the forestry industry in technical, operational, senior management and consulting roles for over 30 years and has been involved with Beyond Subsistence in Africa since 2012.  He holds various governance positions in for-profit and not-for-profit organisations and companies.  He is a member of the Institute of Foresters and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.  Craig is a member of St Andrew’s Anglican Church Roseville NSW and serves there as a Parish Councillor and Warden.