By Joy Crane The annual Wood Conference in Cape Town is the only timber-focused event in South Africa that has brought together a network of over 1000 people from diverse professions and interests. It is…
Forestry is a tough job. Mud, slopes, stumps, water crossings, and long hours in remote areas quickly reveal weaknesses. Downtime under these conditions is frustrating and costly. Machines must be versatile, robust, and efficient enough…
When STIHL marks one hundred years in business, it does so from a position few in the forestry equipment sector can match: a century shaped by engineering innovation and long-term relationships with professional users. Founded…
South Africa’s commercial plantation forests are mostly FSC certified. That’s not a small thing. It represents a significant and ongoing investment by forest managers in responsible practice, and it’s reflected in the cost of the…
Over 1000 professionals, academics, business owners, investors, sawmillers and students interested in using timber in the built environment joined the Kuratle family to celebrate the 15th annual Wood Conference in Cape Town in February. The…
In the demanding, ever-evolving landscape of Southern Africa’s forestry sector, operational efficiency, reliability, and strong technical support are essential. AfrEquip, a specialist supplier and support partner, has spent over two decades refining its role within…
MTS Parts have more than a decade of experience in the Forestry and Agriculture equipment industry, MTS Parts is a leader in the supply and maintenance of Forestry Machines and equipment. Catering to a diverse…
By David Marks, CEO of MEWA Let me tell you about a project that was a rollercoaster adventure in problem-solving, complex mathematics, engineering across many disciplines, creativity, craftsmanship and teamwork. I couldn’t be prouder of…
Registration for Focus on Forestry 2026 is open, and the organisers, CMO, Nelson Mandela University and Forestry South Africa have announced that the theme for Focus on Forestry 2026 is Operational excellence in African forestry: Building…
Founded in January 1989, Numill is a leading South African wholesaler of timber and building materials, supplying manufacturers and resellers across Southern Africa. Built on a foundation of reliability, trust, and long-standing relationships, Numill has…
