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Recording Now Available For Talking Timber webinar: Fire and Timber
Recording Now Available For Talking Timber webinar: Fire and Timber Thank you for joining us for the Talking Timber webinar, Fire and Timber, held on 6 August 2026. For those who were unable to attend, or who would like to revisit the discussion, you can watch it here. The session featured two expert presentations exploring the relationship between timber and fire — from how timber behaves in fire and the engineering principles behind safe structural design, to fire resistance testing, fire door performance, and the practical interpretation of fire test results. Our thanks to our speakers, Dirk
Global Softwood Supply Growth Set to Lag Demand Through 2035
Global Softwood Supply Growth Set to Lag Demand Through 2035 Global softwood markets are entering a period of tighter supply. Softwood roundwood supply has remained essentially flat since 2000 despite continued growth in overall roundwood production, and is forecast to increase by only about 0.5% annually through 2035. At the same time, demand for construction timber, packaging and biomass is expected to continue growing faster than supply. The result is
Pruned, Felled, Cleared – Now What?
Pruned, Felled, Cleared – Now What? A Guide to Repurposing Garden Waste This Spring It’s a familiar scene at this time of year in many gardens: a few branches here, some cuttings there, perhaps a small tree felled in sections, and suddenly the garden looks like it has hosted a very short-lived logging operation. Pruning in spring can leave you with a surprisingly impressive pile of garden waste. The obvious
Who Opened the Door for You? Six Women Share Their Perspectives on Mentorship
Who Opened the Door for You? Six Women Share Their Perspectives on Mentorship Ask a successful woman about the people who shaped her career and, somewhere in the story, there is often someone who opened a door, offered advice, provided an opportunity or simply saw potential before she did. For six women taking part in She Is Forestry South Africa’s (SIFSA) Mentor Me initiative, mentorship is not simply about receiving
South Africa’s Leading timber Specialists to Headline CPD-Accredited Construction Workshop in Pretoria
One-day workshop on 14 September 2026 will give architects, engineers and quantity surveyors a detailed insight into timber frame and mass timber construction PRETORIA, South Africa — Once a traditional choice, timber is now at the forefront of modern construction yet knowledge on its benefits, performance and application is still lacking among building professionals. On 14 September 2026, a one-day workshop at the University of Pretoria will bring together some
Ten years of PERGRAPHICA® – Three Questions Marking a Milestone Anniversary
Ten years of PERGRAPHICA® – Three Questions Marking a Milestone Anniversary With its “anniversary questionnaire”, Packreport – a German trade publication for the packaging industry – recognises companies and products celebrating a milestone. Here, we look back at PERGRAPHICA®’s beginnings, where it stands today and what may come next. This article was published in packREPORT on 14 August 2026. Answering the questions is Stephanie Kienapfel, Head of Marketing and Business Development in
What Happens When a Threatened Tree Becomes a Source of Income?
What Happens When a Threatened Tree Becomes a Source of Income? Every National Arbor Week, we quite rightly talk about the importance of planting trees. We talk about their role in absorbing carbon, protecting biodiversity and supporting healthy landscapes. These are important conversations, but after many years working in forestry and the bioeconomy, I have come to believe that we sometimes make the relationship between people and trees sound shallower
Recording Now Available For Talking Timber webinar: Fire and Timber
Recording Now Available For Talking Timber webinar: Fire and Timber Thank you for joining us for the Talking Timber webinar, Fire and Timber, held on 6 August 2026. For those who were unable to attend, or who would like to revisit the discussion, you can watch it here. The session featured two expert presentations exploring the relationship between timber and fire — from how timber behaves in fire and the
Global Softwood Supply Growth Set to Lag Demand Through 2035
Global Softwood Supply Growth Set to Lag Demand Through 2035 Global softwood markets are entering a period of tighter supply. Softwood roundwood supply has remained essentially flat since 2000 despite continued growth in overall roundwood production, and is forecast to increase by only about 0.5% annually through 2035. At the same time, demand for construction timber, packaging and biomass is expected to continue growing faster than supply. The result is
Pruned, Felled, Cleared – Now What?
Pruned, Felled, Cleared – Now What? A Guide to Repurposing Garden Waste This Spring It’s a familiar scene at this time of year in many gardens: a few branches here, some cuttings there, perhaps a small tree felled in sections, and suddenly the garden looks like it has hosted a very short-lived logging operation. Pruning in spring can leave you with a surprisingly impressive pile of garden waste. The obvious
Who Opened the Door for You? Six Women Share Their Perspectives on Mentorship
Who Opened the Door for You? Six Women Share Their Perspectives on Mentorship Ask a successful woman about the people who shaped her career and, somewhere in the story, there is often someone who opened a door, offered advice, provided an opportunity or simply saw potential before she did. For six women taking part in She Is Forestry South Africa’s (SIFSA) Mentor Me initiative, mentorship is not simply about receiving
South Africa’s Leading timber Specialists to Headline CPD-Accredited Construction Workshop in Pretoria
One-day workshop on 14 September 2026 will give architects, engineers and quantity surveyors a detailed insight into timber frame and mass timber construction PRETORIA, South Africa — Once a traditional choice, timber is now at the forefront of modern construction yet knowledge on its benefits, performance and application is still lacking among building professionals. On 14 September 2026, a one-day workshop at the University of Pretoria will bring together some
Ten years of PERGRAPHICA® – Three Questions Marking a Milestone Anniversary
Ten years of PERGRAPHICA® – Three Questions Marking a Milestone Anniversary With its “anniversary questionnaire”, Packreport – a German trade publication for the packaging industry – recognises companies and products celebrating a milestone. Here, we look back at PERGRAPHICA®’s beginnings, where it stands today and what may come next. This article was published in packREPORT on 14 August 2026. Answering the questions is Stephanie Kienapfel, Head of Marketing and Business Development in
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