The lightest heavyweight in its class
July 25, 2018 -
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The MS 462 is the hot-off-the-press new chainsaw from STIHL, a global leader in chainsaw technology. This 70cc professional-grade model…
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Reducing fuel loads inside timber compartments
July 24, 2018 -
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Under-canopy, inter-row mulching, is gaining momentum in South Africa, as a means of reducing fuel loads, eliminating old stumps and…
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Mondi Forest’s MD talks business
June 29, 2018 -
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SA Forestry editor Chris Chapman chats to Mondi Forests Managing Director, Themba Vilane about modernisation, cost pressures, talent management and…
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Lizard pitting trials in KZN
May 17, 2018 -
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The Lizard, the all-terrain, multi-purpose utility machine designed and developed by China’s Engineering in Greytown, has recently completed informal pitting…
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Clearing the ground for mechanised planting operation
April 17, 2018 -
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Valtra tractor with FAE mulching head performs vital function for Idube Forestry contractors in southern KZN. Forestry is tough work.…
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Tigercat’s latest leveling harvester lands in SA
March 23, 2018 -
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A leading harvesting contractor operating in the Weza area has purchased the first Tigercat LH822D harvester in South Africa. The…
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From axe to chainsaw and everything in between
December 13, 2017 -
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The earliest harvesting foresters on record were cave men. We know that because they left the coals and ashes of…
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Modernisation of silviculture is imminent and unstoppable
December 5, 2017 -
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The forestry value chain runs through logistics (transport), engineering (harvesting), protection and silviculture. This is the chain from the top…
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Forestry Plant & Equipment: growing and diversifying
November 14, 2017 -
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Phillip Hall, often referred to as ‘Mr Mechanisation’ in forestry circles, is one of the most experienced people in South…
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Forest equipment innovations at Elmia Wood
August 24, 2017 -
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Elmia Wood, the world’s largest forestry fair, was bigger than ever this year both in terms of area and number…
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Advanced forestry valuation course
14 August, 2018
Stellenbosch University, in collaboration with Margules Groome Consulting from…
Read MoreForest Engineering Summer School
6 August, 2018
Registrations are now open for the International Forest Engineering…
Read MorePositive outlook for timber
6 August, 2018
The timber and forestry industry remains one of the…
Read MoreFire Management Symposium draws fire experts to Southern Cape
25 July, 2018
The School of Natural Resource Management of the Nelson…
Read MoreBumper graduation at NMU George
25 July, 2018
Nelson Mandela University’s graduation season commenced on a high…
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