Good times for SA forestry

The local forestry industry has increased its roundwood production despite an almost 20% decrease in total forestry plantation area since 1998. In 2015, SA’s total annual roundwood production was approximately 18 million cubic metres (15.3 million tons) from 1.2 million hectares, up from just over 15.6 million cubic metres from 1.38 million hectares in 1998. […]