The Use Of Glyphosate For Firebreak Preparation
The Use Of Glyphosate For Firebreak Preparation There has not been a new or blanket “approval” of glyphosate for firebreak preparation. The current position reflects: existing registrations under Act 36 of 1947, where certain glyphosate products include vegetation management uses (which may extend to firebreak preparation where explicitly stated on the label), and a risk-based […]
Combining Prescribed Fire And Retention Forestry Promotes Natural Tree Regeneration
Combining Prescribed Fire And Retention Forestry Promotes Natural Tree Regeneration Prescribed burning, when combined with tree retention, can effectively support natural regeneration in managed boreal forests, new research shows. The study demonstrates that post-fire seedling establishment remains strong across key commercial species, Scots pine and birch, suggesting that integrating these practices may help reconcile biodiversity […]
Pesticide Options for Firebreak Maintenance
Pesticide Options for Firebreak Maintenance Industry Update For The 2026 Fire Season Effective firebreak maintenance remains a legal obligation for forestry operations in South Africa and a cornerstone of responsible land management. In preparation for the 2026 fire season, many in the forestry industry have sought clarity on the current regulatory status of herbicides used […]
Fire Safety Made Simpler, With SafeQuip’s New Disposable Extinguishers
Fire Safety Made Simpler, With SafeQuip’s New Disposable Extinguishers SafeQuip, a leading distributor of fire-related equipment, cautions that most emergency call-outs are linked to electrical faults in homes and remote offices, overloaded kitchen circuits, and lithium-ion battery issues in vehicles, including caravans, motorhomes, and trailers. Why access matters when a fire starts Having a fire […]
Modern Twist On Wildfire Management Methods Found Also To Have A Bonus Feature That Protects Water Supplies
Modern Twist On Wildfire Management Methods Found Also To Have A Bonus Feature That Protects Water Supplies Thinning to slow wildfires simultaneously boosts ‘hydrological resilience’ of forests Indigenous peoples have used forest thinning to protect against wildfires for millennia. These traditional methods – including cultural burning – have often been neglected in modern times, which is […]
SafeQuip Issues Certification Update Notice
SafeQuip Issues Certification Update Notice SafeQuip proudly confirms that the Lith-Ex range of fire extinguishers is the only certified lithium-ion battery fire extinguisher range in South Africa. The Lith-Ex range holds full SANS 1910-2022 approval, together with NTA 8133:2021 (KIWA/POOO55865) certification. In addition, the 9L, 6L, 2L and 1L models are KITEMARK™ approved, ensuring compliance with […]
Fire Management Symposium
Fire Management Symposium Main role players in this event include: NMU, DFFE, LEFPA, SAPPI, SANParks, Terra Envision (International group) The Website for the event “fes2026” will be activated early in 2026. On this website interested parties can: Register for the event (selecting those parts that they want to attend) Book accommodation (Although they can also […]
FIGHT FIRE WITH FLOW: A Step-by-Step Soakdown Strategy
FIGHT FIRE WITH FLOW: A Step-by-Step Soakdown Strategy PLUS unexpected yet practical uses for a water pump that could save your land and livelihood According to the International Association of Wildland Fire, unwanted wildfires across South and Southern Africa have surged in both number and intensity over recent years. Many have been major or catastrophic. […]
Revolutionary drone technology for battling wildfires takes major step forward with new partnership
Revolutionary drone technology for battling wildfires takes major step forward with new partnership In a partnership aimed at revolutionizing wildfire response, Strategic Natural Resource Group (Strategic) and FireSwarm Solutions Inc. (FireSwarm) have joined forces to make automated aerial fire suppression a reality in Canada. With wildfires escalating in frequency and severity, innovative solutions are urgently […]
Fire Symposium: Burning issue on the agenda
Fire Symposium: Burning issue on the agenda The 14th Fire Management Symposium, held in Karkloof in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Midlands, was well attended by FPA managers, firefighters, land managers, foresters, researchers and trainers, once again proving its worth as the country’s premier fire indaba. Karkloof was an appropriate venue for the event, as it is […]
Lithium-Ion Fires Meet Their Match With Lith-Ex Extinguishers
Lithium-Ion Fires Meet Their Match With Lith-Ex Extinguishers Lithium-ion batteries are the silent powerhouses driving modern life, keeping our smartphones buzzing, our power tools whirring, and our e-bikes and electric vehicles rolling. But behind their energy-packed convenience lies a genuine danger: the risk of unpredictable and dangerous fires. You can forget cosy marshmallow roasts when […]
Faster, safer fire management, made easy with STIHL
Faster, safer fire management, made easy with STIHL Blowers have become an integral part of any fire management programme. STIHL BR 700 and BR 800 backpack blowers are powerful, reliable and robust, making them ideal for this type of work when you need blowers you can trust. Another benefit is that less water is needed […]
Logging after wildfires is a hot industry in B.C. Could it do more harm than good?
Logging after wildfires is a hot industry in B.C. Could it do more harm than good? Forestry companies get a slew of profitable perks to harvest areas burned by B.C. wildfires. They’re also allowed to log living trees that could be key to species and ecosystem recovery in burn zones This story is part of In […]
Be fire smart: Be prepared
Be fire smart: Be prepared The Winelands Fire Protection Association (WFPA) reports that for every one-degree increase in global temperatures, there’s a 29% increase in fire risk. Between 1st December 2023 and 31st January 2024, more than 6,000 fires consumed nearly 100,000 hectares, making last year’s fire season one of the most severe. The threat […]
Wildfires in South Africa are set to increase. How legal action can help the country adapt better to climate change
Wildfires in South Africa are set to increase. How legal action can help the country adapt better to climate change As climate change drives temperature increases and lower precipitation in southern Africa, research has found that there is likely to be an increase in the number of wildfires in regions that are already hot, dry […]
Why are fire management teams using STIHL backpack blowers
Why are fire management teams using STIHL backpack blowers Blowers are an integral part of fire management programmes. The STIHL BR 700 and BR 800 backpack blowers are powerful, reliable and robust, making them ideal for this type of work when you need blowers you can trust. These high-powered models are ideal for quickly clearing […]
Wildfires are set to become commonplace
Wildfires are set to become commonplace Here’s how World Cup rugby star and farmer Kwagga Smith prepares for fire season The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) reports that the increasing urbanisation of South Africa’s rapidly growing population is a significant factor impacting the risk of wildfires. They explain: “More and more people, assets […]
Fire Smart Farming: How to Tame the Flames and Be Prepared
Fire Smart Farming: How to Tame the Flames and Be Prepared The Winelands Fire Protection Association reports that for every 1-degree increase in global temperatures, there’s a 29% increase in fire risk. This alarming correlation was evident in recent events as stated by The Daily Maverick in February this year. Between 1st December 2023 and […]
Amid record-high fires across the Amazon, Brazil loses primary forests
Amid record-high fires across the Amazon, Brazil loses primary forests The number of fires shows no signs of easing as Brazil’s Roraima faces unprecedented blazes, and several Amazonian countries, including Guyana, Suriname and Venezuela, registered record-high outbreaks in the first quarter this year. Fire outbreaks in primary (old-growth) forest in Brazil’s Amazon soared by 152% […]
Co-cultivating Excellence in Agricultural Firefighting
Co-cultivating Excellence in Agricultural Firefighting Veld fires pose a great threat to farmers as uncontrolled blazes can quickly engulf vast stretches of farmland, consuming crops, livestock and essential infrastructure, wiping out years of hard work in mere minutes. However, the future of farming preparation against veld fires has had a major boost with a proudly […]
Visual update on the fire situation at Richards Bay (09/10/2023)
Visual update on the fire situation at Richards Bay The good news is that a significant semblance of order and control over the fire is now being felt on site. First of all, the protective measures taken to ensure the safety of the TWK, and other neighbours have paid off. The bombers constantly kept the […]
Update on Richards Bay Fires (06/10/2023)
Update on Richards Bay Fires (06/10/2023) Day seven of the ongoing fire at NCT Richards Bay mill complex dawns with very positive signs showing. The intensity of the wood chip fires is starting to dissipate and the relentless firefighting efforts are starting to show significant progress. Access to the piles is vastly improved even allowing […]
Update on Richards Bay Fires (05/10/2023)
Update on Richards Bay Fires Aerial bombers, and a very large contingent of ground forces and specialised machines continue to focus all attention on preventing the fire from spreading to any of the neighboring industries and residents. The fire is contained to the chip piles currently and thankfully no further spread has occurred. TWK and […]
Update on Richards Bay Fires (03/10/2023)
Update on Richards Bay Fires Aerial bombers, and a very large contingent of ground forces and specialised machines continue to focus all attention on preventing the fire from spreading to any of the neighboring industries and residents. Considerable assistance is being rendered from NCT forest operations, Municipality, and many local businesses. NCT is extremely grateful […]
