The Law and Flora
The current rate of climate change and the projected impact it will have in the future is as challenging as Greta Thunberg at a climate-change brunch with world leaders. South Africa is the twelfth largest greenhouse gas emitter in the world – and most of our greenhouse gas emissions are attributed to our dependence on […]
Controlling Listed Alien and Invasive Species
– Roger Poole, TIPWG Chairman – E V E R Y L A N D O W N E R ‘ S R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y Biological invasions are a leading cause of global change and a major threat to South Africa’s environment and socio-economic […]
Forestry: the surprise weapon in the fight against climate change
It’s fair to say that most people, when thinking about the resources we have to fight climate change, don’t immediately think of forestry. But there is a climate case for wood – it is the only material that can naturally and significantly decarbonise our planet by driving down demand for illegally harvested wood, and provide […]
Think before you throw this Global Recycling Day
Think before you throw this Global Recycling Day GLOBAL RECYCLING DAY – FRIDAY 18 MARCH 2022 Johannesburg – March 16, 2022 – Around 1.1 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging are recovered for recycling in South Africa every year. This accounts for just under 70% of paper products available for recovery in the country. […]
Geospatial Technologies: From Mapping to Shaping Sustainable Forestry
Source: TIP-Magazine
DNA Fingerprints – changing the way we look at trees
An article by Ms Melissa Reynolds – DNA Fingerprint Platform Manager, Forest Molecular Genetics Programme Most people look a little sceptical when I tell them trees have fingerprints too, but they do, only they are hidden in the tree’s DNA. Every tree, if it is not a clone, has unique patterns within its DNA that […]
Sawmilling South Africa carves out a new brand and focuses on the future of wood
JOHANNESBURG – MARCH 17, 2022 – There is a crucial need to promote sustainable wood-based products in South Africa. In honour of International Day of Forests on March 21, Sawmilling South Africa (SSA) has turned over a new leaf to lead the way for the timber sector with a new logo and slogan, and a […]
Truck Overloading
– Bruce Goatley, NCT’s Logistics Manager – Overloading in the timber industry has been significantly reduced due to self-regulation and improved efficiencies. The timber industry and Road Traffic Management System (RTMS) collaborated in 2007 to initiate a programme intended to reduce the incidence of truck overloading, ensure vehicle fitness, and promote driver wellness. The RTMS […]
The new PONSSE Active Manual service helps and guides with videos
Ponsse offers sustainable and innovative harvesting solutions based on customer needs. We want to be a forerunner in the development of digital solutions for the industry. Ponsse is launching a new customer oriented PONSSE Active Manual, which is an instruction and maintenance manual service with videos to support the daily work of forest machine operators. PONSSE […]
