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Root and collar rot in E.nitens research report

By WBA202123 June 2023

Recently, reports of root and collar rot in Eucalyptus nitens in South Africa have been increasing. A research paper published earlier this year entitled “Hybrid vigour in Eucalyptus increases resistance against Phytophthora root rot” found…

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Stellenbosch MSc graduate calibrates rotation age for pole and plywood production in Ghana

By WBA202123 June 2023

University of Stellenbosch MSc graduate Gerald Taziwa recently successfully defended his MSc thesis exploring the topic of calibrating rotation age for eucalyptus species to optimise economic returns for transmission pole and plywood production from greenfield plantations…

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Climate change, loadshedding and biodiversity budget

By WBA202119 June 2023

Minister Barbara Creecy says Carbon Budget regulations are being developed to address the submission and processing of industry climate change mitigation plans. She says the country must battle both loadshedding and climate change. “It is…

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EcoVadis verifies Sappi’s platinum sustainability status again

By WBA202113 June 2023

All Sappi’s manufacturing regions in Europe, North America and South Africa once again achieved the highest possible rating, platinum, in the annual EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ratings. This achievement places the regions individually and…

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South African architects and developers are starting to adopt mass timber technologies

By WBA20216 June 2023

Mass Timber Technologies (MTT), an engineered mass timber prefabrication company is producing over 250m3 of mass timber per month and has recently completed manufacturing a four-storey building. MTT plans to increase its output to over…

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Deere’s science-based emissions reduction targets validated

By WBA20211 June 2023

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated Deere & Company’s emissions reduction targets through an independent assessment. It determined that John Deere’s targets are consistent with what’s required to keep global warming to 1.5°C. You can…

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Criterion Africa Partners completes investment in Merensky Timber

By WBA20211 June 2023

Criterion Africa Partners (CAP), in a co-investment with FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, has completed an investment of up to US$20 million each in Merensky Timber, one of the leading integrated timber products companies…

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John Deere’s ambitious leap in Africa is adding value for customers

By Joy Crane31 May 2023

Two successful years have flown by since the world’s largest manufacturer of mechanised forestry equipment, John Deere’s dealer channels began expanding in Africa and the Middle East to enable customers to be productive and efficient…

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NMU Special Awards in forestry, wood technology and veld fire

By WBA202131 May 2023

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…

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John Deere is one of the world’s most ethical companies

By WBA20212 May 2023

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…

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