New technology focuses on operator safety and comfort
April 18, 2017 -
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By Andrew McEwan andrew@cmo.co.za The use of technology in harvesting is a given. Technology is what enables us to harvest…
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Iron men, bakkie window inspections and fire tips
April 10, 2017 -
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By Gilbert Plant gilbertplant@gmail.com The first frame of a cartoon from some years back depicts a thin little fellow, dressed…
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Toyota Setsuna – the car crafted in wood
March 31, 2017 -
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Toyota is defying the notion that modern cars have to be high-tech machines packed with the latest technologies by creating…
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The Lizard: a multi-purpose utility loader
March 31, 2017 -
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The Lizard is South Africa’s all new multi-purpose utility loader. The dynamic machine can be used as a logger, a…
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Celebrating 125 years in the timber business
March 30, 2017 -
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George Parkes & Sons, Knysna-based suppliers of indigenous hardwood and softwood timber, has survived wars, global financial crises and natural…
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PEFC endorsed certification initiative good news for small growers
March 16, 2017 -
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Forestry industry stakeholders have launched an initiative to develop an independent South African certification standard and system that could be…
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Forestry minimum wages on the rise
March 13, 2017 -
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An Agreement on the Introduction of a National Minimum Wage (NMW) in South Africa has been signed by all parties…
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All poised for fantastic Focus on Forestry
March 8, 2017 -
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The new Focus on Forestry, organised by CMO, NMMU and the ICFR is being held at Cedara College and Mondi’s…
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The new Tigercat 610E grapple skidder has landed in SA
March 8, 2017 -
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The first Tigercat 610C grapple skidder was introduced into the South African forestry industry some 10 years ago. It was…
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Small-scale growers field day at Ozwathini
February 28, 2017 -
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It’s not so much about how you establish your woodlot – it’s more about how you maintain the growing trees…
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Colin Dyer… looking back on a distinguished career in forestry research
24 July, 2017
Prof Colin Dyer is retiring after almost two decades…
Read MoreInvitation to participate in the development of the South African Forestry Assurance Scheme
17 July, 2017
Invitation to forestry stakeholders to comment on the scope…
Read MoreForestry South Africa shares practical tips for fire season
10 July, 2017
The destructive nature of fire and the loss to…
Read MoreDANA Africa Forest Industry Investment Conference
4 July, 2017
The 2nd DANA Africa Forest Industry Conference will be…
Read More7th Forest Science Symposium
4 July, 2017
The 7th Forest Science Symposium is being held in…
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