Meeting to finalize FSC standard concludes in DR Congo On June 26, 2024, the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) held a meeting at Hotel Leon in Kinshasa to finalize the country’s FSC standard, developed by the Standard Development Group of the Democratic Republic of Congo (SDG – DRC). At the event, the results of a field […]
WoodEX for Africa 2024: More than “just” wood The annual WoodEX for Africa trade show co-located with the Big Five Construct Exhibition at Gallagher Convention Centre last month was well-attended, and although there were fewer South African exhibitors than in previous years, they agreed that the show was “worth it”. This year, Gallagher was the […]
CPD workshop – Timber in fire and structural graded timber – 28 august Dear Building Professional and Timber Enthusiast, You are hereby invited to join our next ONE DAY WORKSHOP on 28 AUGUST at Stellenbosch University. The workshop carries 1 CPD point Cost R500 (lunch included) Click HERE FOR BOOKINGS, or contact Philip Crafford for more info pcrafford@sun.ac.za
Sappi announces results for the third financial quarter 2024Financial summary for the quarter EBITDA excluding special items, up over 40% to US$151 million (Q3 FY23 US$106 million)Profit for the period is up over 25% to US$51 million (Q3 FY23 US$40 million)EPS excluding special items is up by 4c to 9 US cents (Q3 FY23 5 […]
Why CMO Holds the Key to Mainstreaming Sustainably Produced Forest Products from Forest OwnersThe European Union’s Regulation on Deforestation-free Products marks a significant step in the global effort to combat deforestation and promote sustainable forestry practices. Enacted to ensure that products entering the EU market do not contribute to deforestation, this regulation imposes strict due […]
The Case and Need for Mass Timber As a supporter of Forestry For The Future, you’re familiar with many of the economic and climate benefits of building taller with wood. Unlocking the potential of Mass Timber across Canada will significantly address many key challenges given its ability to: The mass timber industry is advancing, but there […]
WEBINAR – Forestry Skills Audit Feedback Session On 22 August 2024, the Forestry Value Chain Forum, in collaboration with the FP&M Seta, will be hosting a feedback session on the Forestry Skills Audit of 2023. The audit was commissioned in 2023 by Forestry South Africa (FSA) and the FP&M Seta as part of the Forestry […]
Challenges and opportunities for small-scale wattle farmers Forestry South Africa (FSA) reports that there are over 25,000 small-scale timber growers, with the majority being subsistence farmers supported by forestry cooperatives and social development initiatives of large corporations. The commercial tree species include eucalyptus, wattle, and pine and are selected based on market demand and timber […]
Talking Timber webinar – 8 August – Exterior Applications for Timber Great news! Our next Talking Timber webinar is set to take place on 8 August 2024 at 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. The topic will centre around Exterior Applications for Timber. Proper exterior treatments protect timber from environmental elements such as UV radiation, moisture, and temperature […]
Zimbabwe has introduced its National Forestry Policy after engaging with stakeholders of indigenous forests, university students, rural communities, tourism industry operators, and commercial timber producers. Before this, Zimbabwe’s forest resources management and utilisation were governed by the Forestry Act and the Communal Land Forest Produce Act. The Environment, Climate And Wildlife Minister, Dr Sithembiso Nyoni, says […]
