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2026 Modern Silviculture Webinar
2026 Modern Silviculture Webinar The Nelson Mandela University is hosting the 7th Annual Modern Silviculture Webinar event. This year, it will be online on 7th October 2026 on Microsoft Teams (9:45am – 13:30pm) CAT The theme of this event focuses on “Pathways to Precision Silviculture”. Various experts will deliver presentations on Modern Silviculture Technologies and Trends. To register for this free event, please use the QR code on the poster or visit this link: https://georgecampus.mandela.ac.za/Silviculture-RSVP. After that, you will receive a Microsoft Teams link via email to join the webinar on October 7th. Source: Nelson Mandela University Back to NEWS: BUSINESS l CLIMATE CHANGE l CONSTRUCTION l EDUCATION l ENVIRONMENT l FORESTRY

Ponsse Introduces New Thinning-Optimised Models For The Scorpion Harvester and Wisent Forwarder
Ponsse Introduces New Thinning-Optimised Models For The Scorpion Harvester and Wisent Forwarder Ponsse expands its product range by introducing the PONSSE Wisent Thin Line and PONSSE Scorpion Thin Line forest machine models, specifically optimised for thinning operations. Sales of the Thin Line machines begin immediately, with production starting at the Vieremä factory later this year. “Thinning operations require agility, visibility and the ability to work effectively at sites with limited

Before You Plant Anything This Spring, Do This First
Before You Plant Anything This Spring, Do This First Six Jobs Your Garden Could Be Hiding There’s a particular kind of optimism that arrives with spring, inspiring a familiar ritual among gardeners, from the seasoned to the enthusiastic and sometimes the reluctant, to head for the nursery. “It’s exciting to plant things for the summer,” says Kate Johnson, Operations Manager at South African Landscapers Institute (SALI) KZN, and partners of

Ellepot H112 Technology
Ellepot H112 Technology flexibility and high capacity → from Ø15-50 Perfect for higher scaled operations where flexibility is required. The two production lines can be equipped with two different diameters for flexibility or the same diameter for high-speed production. H-112 SEMI-AUTOMATIC The H-112 is developed with high capacity and flexibility. The two production lines can be equipped with two different diameters for flexibility or the same diameter for high-speed production.

Demonstrating Quality: FAE USA Showcases Real-World Performance During South Carolina Demo Days
Demonstrating Quality: FAE USA Showcases Real-World Performance During South Carolina Demo Days This July, FAE USA held its 2026 Demo Days in Belton, South Carolina. The demos were held over the course of two days, July 15th and 16th, and featured a range of FAE machines for guests to see and operate. Set on an expansive hunting property which was generously opened up to attendees and staff by FAE brand

Croatian Forest Health Researchers Visit FABI
Croatian Forest Health Researchers Visit FABI Following a week of fieldwork with FABI researchers in Sappi pine plantations in Mpumalanga, FABI welcomed Dr Marta Kovač and Dr Milan Pernek from the Croatian Forest Research Institute from 10-11 August. Their research expertise spans forest pathology and entomology, bark beetle–fungus interactions, forest pest population dynamics and biological control. Drs Kovač and Pernek presented an overview of their research programme, providing FABIans with

Revised FSC Regulatory Module Now Available
Revised FSC Regulatory Module Now Available FSC has revised the Regulatory Module to align with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), reducing the burden for many certificate holders in accordance with the latest EUDR simplifications. What has changed? The changes to the revised addenda include: new user categories aligned with the latest EUDR simplifications; reduced due diligence and risk assessment obligations for certain user groups; a table overview in each addendum

2026 Modern Silviculture Webinar
2026 Modern Silviculture Webinar The Nelson Mandela University is hosting the 7th Annual Modern Silviculture Webinar event. This year, it will be online on 7th October 2026 on Microsoft Teams (9:45am – 13:30pm) CAT The theme of this event focuses on “Pathways to Precision Silviculture”. Various experts will deliver presentations on Modern Silviculture Technologies and Trends. To register for this free event, please use the QR code on the poster or visit this link: https://georgecampus.mandela.ac.za/Silviculture-RSVP. After that, you

Ponsse Introduces New Thinning-Optimised Models For The Scorpion Harvester and Wisent Forwarder
Ponsse Introduces New Thinning-Optimised Models For The Scorpion Harvester and Wisent Forwarder Ponsse expands its product range by introducing the PONSSE Wisent Thin Line and PONSSE Scorpion Thin Line forest machine models, specifically optimised for thinning operations. Sales of the Thin Line machines begin immediately, with production starting at the Vieremä factory later this year. “Thinning operations require agility, visibility and the ability to work effectively at sites with limited

Before You Plant Anything This Spring, Do This First
Before You Plant Anything This Spring, Do This First Six Jobs Your Garden Could Be Hiding There’s a particular kind of optimism that arrives with spring, inspiring a familiar ritual among gardeners, from the seasoned to the enthusiastic and sometimes the reluctant, to head for the nursery. “It’s exciting to plant things for the summer,” says Kate Johnson, Operations Manager at South African Landscapers Institute (SALI) KZN, and partners of

Ellepot H112 Technology
Ellepot H112 Technology flexibility and high capacity → from Ø15-50 Perfect for higher scaled operations where flexibility is required. The two production lines can be equipped with two different diameters for flexibility or the same diameter for high-speed production. H-112 SEMI-AUTOMATIC The H-112 is developed with high capacity and flexibility. The two production lines can be equipped with two different diameters for flexibility or the same diameter for high-speed production.

Demonstrating Quality: FAE USA Showcases Real-World Performance During South Carolina Demo Days
Demonstrating Quality: FAE USA Showcases Real-World Performance During South Carolina Demo Days This July, FAE USA held its 2026 Demo Days in Belton, South Carolina. The demos were held over the course of two days, July 15th and 16th, and featured a range of FAE machines for guests to see and operate. Set on an expansive hunting property which was generously opened up to attendees and staff by FAE brand

Croatian Forest Health Researchers Visit FABI
Croatian Forest Health Researchers Visit FABI Following a week of fieldwork with FABI researchers in Sappi pine plantations in Mpumalanga, FABI welcomed Dr Marta Kovač and Dr Milan Pernek from the Croatian Forest Research Institute from 10-11 August. Their research expertise spans forest pathology and entomology, bark beetle–fungus interactions, forest pest population dynamics and biological control. Drs Kovač and Pernek presented an overview of their research programme, providing FABIans with






















































