Burning firebreaks in Ozwathini among small growers.
In a fitting tribute to Arbour Week, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dion George, visited Sappi’s forestry operations in KwaZulu-Natal, together with industry representatives, and ceremonially planted six indigenous trees at the Sappi Shaw Research Centre.
The bark, leaves, and roots of indigenous tree species in Africa form the backbone of traditional medicine, providing remedies passed down through generations. However, indiscriminate harvesting is threatening ecosystems and the livelihoods of millions of people.
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is calling all South Africans to accept the challenge to plant
As cosy nights and warm drinks become the norm this South African winter, we face a critical, less welcome seasonal
The carbon stored in harvested wood remains sequestered until the wood undergoes combustion or decomposition. However, it is crucial to
Despite their extraordinary ecological value, Kenya's mangroves face extensive degradation due to urban expansion, deforestation and overharvesting, threatening biodiversity and
