WoodBiz Africa is uniquely positioned as the only B2B trade journal in Southern Africa focusing on Africa’s forest-based supply and value chains, circular economy, and people.
We can assist you to:
Share your business development journey and achievements.
Acquire new customers and support your existing customers.
Be inspired by conversations with community, industry and youth trailblazers, mentors, educators, academics, opinionists and leaders.
Promote your industrial and small-scale forestry, wood products and engineered structural timber, and construction systems.
Promote your products and services to manufacturers, suppliers and users of manual and modern silviculture, wood processing technologies, and product manufacturing systems.
Communicate your insight into local and international industry research, developments, innovations,marketsand transformation.
OUR VALUES
ForSawn Media’s mission is to be the leading media services resource contributing to Africa’s sustainably developed and managed forest resources and value chains.
Our Vision is to encourage small, medium and large businesses in the forestry and wood products value chains to connect and engage with technology suppliers, investors,each other and customers.
We believe in the power of collaboration.
We invite contributions from various stakeholders, including advertisers, their customers, policymakers, machine manufacturers and suppliers, architects, civil engineers, industry organisations, and experts who provide opinion pieces.
This diverse range of voices ensures that our content remains fresh, insightful, well-rounded, ethical and credible.
WHO WE ARE
At the heart of ForSawn Media is the passionate dedication of two women, Mickey Petersen and Joy Crane. Together, we have 66 years of experience serving Africa’s forests, wood-based industries, and value chains. We founded ForSawn Media in January 2021.
Mickey Petersen is the Sales Director and has accumulated a formidable wealth of encyclopaedic knowledge and contacts from her 38 years in the sector. She has devoted her career, energy and passion to the sector’s people, their services and products.
Joy Crane is the Publishing Director. She is a qualified and experienced journalist and editor in the forestry, sawmilling, furniture manufacturing, skills development, business incubation and wood products industries. Her background includes a master’s degree cum laude and 17 years as an education, training and development practitioner (ETDP), sector skills advisor, small business coach, and mentor.
FORSAWN MEDIA'S SERVICES
Publishing & Printing
Annual desk pads
Tent calendars
Event programmes
Buyers' Guides
Handbooks
WoodBiz Africa (hard copies on request)
Editorial & Design
Corporate / Organisation profiles
Research and Copywriting
Freelance writing
Newsletters
Carbon Prospectus
Annual Reports / Reviews
Marketing
Newsletters
Website design
Social media: Facebook, LinkedIn
Videography
Banners
Education & Training
Developing and writing curriculum-aligned learning materials.
Guidance documents, handbooks
REACH OUT
WoodBiz Africa / SA Forestry offers a unique and comprehensive perspective on the forest and forestry industry. We are confident we can provide valuable insights and opportunities for your business.
We would be delighted to discuss further how our platforms can benefit your organisation and provide the information and connections you need in the forest and forestry industry.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or want to explore advertising and potential collaboration opportunities.
