Top achievers in Forestry, Wood Technology and Veldfire Management at the Nelson Mandela University (NMU) George campus. received special awards for their excellence in the diploma and higher certificate studies. Read more on this here…
Deere & Company has been named one of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, a leading organisation promoting ethical business practices. Sustainability is at the heart of Deere’s operations, reflected in its business…
The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) and Mondi formed Teaming Up 4 Forests to provide a science-business platform to address climate change challenges and identify ways for the forestry and business communities to…
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Merensky are proud to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of Merensky’s Northern Timbers (FSC C010117) and the 21st birthday of Singisi Forest Products (FSC C013164) sawmills. Merensky is guided by…
Johan Kruger, the national sales manager for Husqvarna South Africa, says selecting the correct saw chain for the required workload enhances the performance and efficiency of the chainsaw’s output. Husqvarna range of X-CUT chainsaw chains…
Established in 2005, AfrEquip is one of the leading suppliers and service providers to the South African forestry industry. It specialises in technologically advanced machines for mechanised harvesting operations. Read more on this here –…
John Deere’s dealer, AFGRI Equipment in Mpumalanga, invites forestry companies and contractors to contact them for expert demonstrations of the John Deere complement of mechanised harvesting solutions. Read more on this here – https://www.woodbizafrica.co.za/february-2023-issue-23/#february-2023-issue-23/18/
East Africa’s forestry value chain is modernising. The launching of the Geospatial Forestry Platform (GFP) opens the door to precision silviculture and harvesting practices that could transform the entire value chain. Read more on this…
Five years have passed since the mega-fire in and around the Knysna area of the Southern Cape, but the burn scars run deep in the topography and the region’s psyche. In November 2022, the 13th…
By Sappi Southern Africa Economic growth in communities stems from more people having access to decent work and earning a living using their talents and skills. This growth leads to stronger, more resilient and successful…
The deputy minister of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), Makhotso Sotyu, recently handed over forestry plantations to the Batlokoa and Makhoba communities in Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape. The combined extent of…
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…
