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Husband and wife team Nomthandazo Hlombe and Fisokuhle Ngcobo, NCTโs Tree Farmers of the Year 2021,ย demonstrate how to establish and build a sustainable tree farming operation in faraway Matimatolo, near Kranskop in the KZN midlands. By Samora Chapman.
The largest mangrove reforestation project in Africa has been launched by Mozambiqueโs Ministry of Sea, Inland Waters and Fisheries (MIMAIP) in partnership with Blue Forest, a UAE-based mangrove reforestation specialist. Read more saforestryonline.co.za.
๐ธ Lake St Lucia, Chris Chapman.
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) in South Africa for 2022 has been set at R23.19 per hour, which translates to R185.52 for an eight-hour day, and R3 710.40 for a month with 20 working days. This represents a 6.9% increase over the 2021 NMW. Can employers afford it? Link in bio... #forestryย #labour
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Arch Wood Protection South Africa has praised the National Regulator for Compulsory Specification (NRCS) for seizing R1 million worth of illegally treated timber, describing it as a big win for the treated timber industry. Full story on saforestryonline.co.za
With the onset of what promises to be a cold winter, this photo provides a timely reminder of what happens to wattle trees when it snows. No! Itโs not a good idea to plant wattle if snow is a possibility. The only thing you could use these broken trees for is firewood. The photo was taken near Weza a few years ago. Find out more about trees and snow...ย saforestryonline.co.za Link in bio. #trees #wood #forestry #timber #logging #forestryafrica #wattle #snow
The Wuhlf 960 wheeled mulcher is a 276kW machine designed and manufactured in SA specifically to suit conditions in Africa, so the spares, maintenance and technical skills required to keep this machine working productively are available on our doorstep. Read more onย saforestryonline.com. #timber #silviculture #mulching
