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SA Forestry at a Crossroads: Resilience, Reform and a Sector Ready to Rise
SA Forestry at a Crossroads: Resilience, Reform and a Sector Ready to Rise South Africa’s Forestry Sector arrived at the 2026 Forestry South Africa (FSA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) with a hard-earned sense of realism. The past year has been marked by global volatility, domestic policy uncertainty and intensifying pressures from climate, security and logistical challenges. Yet what emerged from the AGM was not a narrative of strain, but one of resilient momentum. Across keynote addresses, leadership reflections and industry updates, the Sector presented itself as both grounded and forward-looking. It is fair to say that the
Women Holding the Line: a Reflection on Women in Fire, Rescue and Emergency Response
Women Holding the Line: a Reflection on Women in Fire, Rescue and Emergency Response Women’s Month came and went in August, and I let it pass without saying much. That was on purpose. The month fills up fast with campaigns, and I did not want to add one more graphic to the pile and then move on as if the subject were seasonal. So I waited. Now that the noise
Discover The Science Behind Books and Timber
Discover The Science Behind Books and Timber From the floor of a growing forest to the quiet comfort of your favorite armchair, timber has always played a vital role in human history and culture. Every page in a classic novel began as a tree, nurtured in the soil, harvested with purpose, and manufactured into paper. Around International Literacy Day on 8 September, an article by the South African Wood Preservers
Dargle Poles Joins the Quality Pledge
Dargle Poles Joins the Quality Pledge Dargle Poles is a shining example of a well-run timber treatment business – a reputation bolstered even further by their recent signing of the Dolphin Bay Quality Pledge. Based in the Dargle Valley in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, close to Midmar Dam, Dargle Poles is owned and operated by husband and wife Craig and Julia Rees. “We decided to sign the Quality Pledge because it
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
SA Forestry at a Crossroads: Resilience, Reform and a Sector Ready to Rise
SA Forestry at a Crossroads: Resilience, Reform and a Sector Ready to Rise South Africa’s Forestry Sector arrived at the 2026 Forestry South Africa (FSA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) with a hard-earned sense of realism. The past year has been marked by global volatility, domestic policy uncertainty and intensifying pressures from climate, security and logistical challenges. Yet what emerged from the AGM was not a narrative of strain, but one
Women Holding the Line: a Reflection on Women in Fire, Rescue and Emergency Response
Women Holding the Line: a Reflection on Women in Fire, Rescue and Emergency Response Women’s Month came and went in August, and I let it pass without saying much. That was on purpose. The month fills up fast with campaigns, and I did not want to add one more graphic to the pile and then move on as if the subject were seasonal. So I waited. Now that the noise
Discover The Science Behind Books and Timber
Discover The Science Behind Books and Timber From the floor of a growing forest to the quiet comfort of your favorite armchair, timber has always played a vital role in human history and culture. Every page in a classic novel began as a tree, nurtured in the soil, harvested with purpose, and manufactured into paper. Around International Literacy Day on 8 September, an article by the South African Wood Preservers
Dargle Poles Joins the Quality Pledge
Dargle Poles Joins the Quality Pledge Dargle Poles is a shining example of a well-run timber treatment business – a reputation bolstered even further by their recent signing of the Dolphin Bay Quality Pledge. Based in the Dargle Valley in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, close to Midmar Dam, Dargle Poles is owned and operated by husband and wife Craig and Julia Rees. “We decided to sign the Quality Pledge because it
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
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