Austro Woodworking is back with a new team and a renewed focus on Biesse‘s high-end, technologically advanced Italian-manufactured machines like its well-known Stream edgebanding and Rover CNC machines. The new company’s director has assembled a…
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Southern Africa has registered a process to develop a new Forest Stewardship Standard (FSS) for natural forests in South Africa by year end. Currently, there is no FSS specifically designed…
Designed by international experts to last longer than similar industry standard chains, the STIHL Rapid Micro Harvester Special (RMHS) has up to a 70% longer service life and less chance of downtime than conventional harvester…
Denver de Kock, MD of RD Sawmill near Maclear in SA’s Eastern Cape Province, defies harsh trading conditions with a thriving sawmilling business. The multi-generational De Kock league of aunts, uncles, brothers and cousins have…
By Chris Chapman Forest scientists from all corners of the country gathered in Pietermaritzburg recently, showcasing the breadth and depth of research currently on the go in the forestry sector. It has been seven long…
Bricks made from alien trees, vaulted floors and ceilings … innovative design for Cape housing project addresses environmental issues and climate change, using old-school technology to reduce the fossil fuel footprint of construction. Read more…
