Focus 2023 exceeded expectations.
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 resilient, productive and safe forests.
Operational excellence in African forestry has never been more critical. As the sector navigates increasing environmental pressures, evolving market demands, and the need for safer, more efficient operations, the focus must shift toward building forests that are productive, resilient and sustainable. This conference explores practical strategies, insights, and best practices that strengthen forest performance while prioritising safety and long-term stewardship.
The highly anticipated event will be held over three days, from 21–23 April 2026, at the Karkloof Country Club, near Howick in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, South Africa.
Focus targets a broad range of stakeholders, including forest landowners and growers, managers, and contractors, and offers valuable insights to academics, researchers, consultants, training providers, government organisations, and equipment suppliers in the forestry industry.
The conference covers the entire forestry value chain, including nurseries, fire management, silviculture, forest engineering, wood biomass, carbon, and other areas relevant to the theme.
- Day 1 (21 April): General forest management, nurseries, silviculture, fire and other risk management and certification.
- Day 2 (22 April): Forest engineering, carbon and biomass harvesting.
- Field Day and Live Demo (23 April): The field day will take place at a Sappi plantation close to the conference venue.
The organisers recommend attending both conference days because the programme is designed to deliver content that adds significant value to all participants, regardless of subject-area specialisation.
Info: https://cmogroup.io/focus-forestry/
