Newly planted seedlings and saplings are prone to damage by many pathogens and pests. Among the vertebrates, birds, small and medium-sized rodents such as porcupines and hares may ring-bark young pine trees, while antelope, like…
Hardwood sawmillers and roundwood exporters work closely with their resource suppliers to ensure a consistent supply of logs that are good enough to produce sufficient volumes of higher-grade material for returns to exceed the cost…
“Let the debate begin,” remarks Pieter Smuts, managing director of Husqvarna South Africa. He believes the advantages of battery-powered chainsaws will soon outweigh that of traditional petrol-driven units. “With the recent advancements in technology, choosing…
