Forestry Sector and training stakeholders met in Pietermaritzburg in January to review progress in the development of forestry qualifications. The
[Continuing the series of tree trips by Julian Ortlepp of TreeWorks, brought to you by Husqvarna South Africa.] With many
The earliest harvesting foresters on record were cave men. We know that because they left the coals and ashes of
South African Forestry Company Ltd (Safcol), in collaboration with key government stakeholders, has launched an exciting initiative aimed at raising
International forestry students get an overview of forestry in SA... By Zamadlamini Dlamini, NMU forestry student. Photos by Ambani Tshidzumba,
Presenters at the 7th Forest Science Symposium, held in Pietermaritzburg recently, provided participants with a lot to think about. On
Two exciting events celebrating wood and woodworking will be held in the Southern Cape in September. The Woodturning and Woodworking
Forestry South Africa is South Africa’s premier and largest forestry organisation and represents growers of commercial timber in South Africa.
The annual Agriculture and Forestry Expo (AGFO) 2017 takes place at the Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre in White River, Mpumalanga, from
Prof Colin Dyer is retiring after almost two decades at the helm of the ICFR. Under his leadership the institute
This year the Institute for Commercial Forestry Research (ICFR) is celebrating 70 years of research work that has contributed enormously
(With apology to ‘The Great Fire of 1869’) by Theo Stehle On the fateful day of 7th June 2017 a
(Tsitsikamma River Case Study) by Theo Stehle Recently I accompanied Cassie Carstens, Planning Manager of MTO Forestry (Cape), to a
As timber companies in Mpumalanga struggle to curb the damage being inflicted upon pine trees by baboons in the face
Keep it small and simple (KISS) fire protection model to prevent runaway fires... By Michael Olivier I can remember during
By Gilbert Plant gilbertplant@gmail.com The first frame of a cartoon from some years back depicts a thin little fellow, dressed
Toyota is defying the notion that modern cars have to be high-tech machines packed with the latest technologies by creating
The new Focus on Forestry, organised by CMO, NMMU and the ICFR is being held at Cedara College and Mondi’s
A comprehensive business management training programme to be delivered in Piet Retief and Hilton (KwaZulu-Natal) is now open for applications.
Unlocking the door to species movement through production landscapes... By Dr Liza Joubert-van der Merwe This is the third of
David Davidson of KwaMbonambi has been selected as NCT’s Tree Farmer of the Year for 2016, in the category of
A rhino dehorning campaign is proving highly successful in the fight against rhino poaching. The practice is gaining momentum in
This year the Working with Wood Show, held in partnership with the Association of Woodturners South Africa (AWSA), is to
A Masters study of the wood properties of Pinus patula could help sawmillers improve timber utilization, and assist foresters to
