2024 Forest Science Symposium

forestry

2024 Forest Science Symposium You are invited to attend a Forestry Science Symposium (FSS) hosted by Forestry South Africa (FSA), the Southern African Institute of Forestry (SAIF) and the Institute for Commercial Forestry Research (ICFR), on the 26th to 27th of November 2024, in Pietermaritzburg. The symposium, with core themes around sustainability, provides a collaborative […]

FATO’s training interventions, support rural economies

FATO

FATO’s training interventions, support rural economies It has been seven months since the Forestry and Agriculture Training Organisation (FATO), formerly SAFCA NPC, was established as an independent entity to continue the legacy of excellence in developing and implementing training programmes for the forestry sector. FATO’s all-women board is run by its executive director, Pamela Naidoo […]

JX-20 & 30: Moisture detection for woodwork, lumber processing & hardwood flooring

Moisture

JX-20 & 30: Moisture detection for woodwork, lumber processing & hardwood flooring For professional woodworkers, there’s rarely a bigger concern than unmanaged moisture levels. Wood that is too wet or too dry, even by a small percentage, is prone to movement and shrinking. No matter how high-grade the lumber you use or how good your […]

Sappi awarded highest sustainability level by EcoVadis for six consecutive years

Sappi

Sappi awarded highest sustainability level by EcoVadis for six consecutive years Sappi has again achieved the highest platinum level in EcoVadis’ sustainability rating across all three of its manufacturing regions – Europe, North America, and South Africa. In line with Sappi’s business strategy, the organisation has consistently focused on its priority SDGs and collaborated with […]