Planting the same tree species over successive rotations carries a high risk of deteriorating soil health, say FABI researchers …
Forestry South Africa held its 21st AGM in the KZN midlands in May, attended by a record number of members
A special awards ceremony was held at the Nelson Mandela George campus recently to acknowledge the top achievers in Forestry,
‘The value of forestry in a greening economy’ is the theme of the Focus on Forestry Conference & Expo taking
Keynote speakers at FSA’s AGM slice and dice the energy crisis and uncover the opportunities that await private sector entrepreneurs
Merensky Timber has opened a new distribution centre and log yard in Prospecton, close to the Port of Durban, from
There is a spark of belief among forestry stakeholders that solutions to the deepening logistics challenges faced by the sector
Since it was discovered in KwaZulu-Natal in 2017, the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB) (Euwallacea fornicates) has spread rapidly into
The NCT forestry team hosted two field days for small-scale growers in the KZN midlands at their Glenside and Ahrens
The SA Forestry Contractors’ Association NPC has stepped out of the shadow of the SA Forestry Contractors Association to give
The good news for forestry stakeholders is that the Focus on Forestry Conference and Expo is back after a four-year
A Cabinet decision – taken in 2008 – to restore 22 000 hectares of state owned forestry plantations in the
The MissionFSC works to take care of our forests and those who rely on them: by protecting plant and animal
The new National Minimum Wage (NMW) for South Africa has been increased by 9.62%, pushing the rate for all workers
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has appointed a new Forest Sector Charter Council board, that
Established in 2012, WoodEX for Africa has become a leading trade event for the wood and timber industry in Africa.
The Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI) team is testing a tiny fly that could turn out to be an important
More red tape, more taxes, more climate challenges, more opportunities for forestry … “We are already in trouble … climate
The Forest Sector Charter Council, which is charged with supporting, promoting, guiding, facilitating, reporting and monitoring transformation of the Forest
The approval of six new skills programmes and two qualifications is great news for workers and employers in the forestry
The Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar is planning the highest green building in the world, a 28-storey apartment tower designed
‘Preparing for the next Mega Fire Event’ is the focus of the upcoming Fire Management Symposium being hosted by the
Two Forestry and Wood Technology students from Nelson Mandela University (George Campus) recently attended the 50th International Forestry Student's Symposium
NCT Forestry’s Tree Farmers of the Year for 2022 are Gudrun and Rudolf Johannes of Vryheid (Commercial Grower category), and
