URUS Winch Assist for South Africa by the Winch Experts 2024 has been the culmination of 5 years of development, as we launch our new product line of smart winches all proudly manufactured in South Africa. Our guiding principle is advancement through safety and efficiency, and we are truly excited to be a part of making […]
Building capacity for responsible forestry and ecosystem services in Eastern Africa These programmes equip key players with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement achieve FSC certification and enhance forest protection. Strengthening the knowledge capacity of tea farms From May 27th to 29th, 2024, tea industry stakeholders at Brown Plantation in Kericho, Kenya, participated in […]
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 […]
