How to Choose the Right Treated Poles for Your Project

How to Choose the Right Treated Poles for Your Project Treated wooden poles are versatile and durable materials that have a wide range of applications, from fencing and landscaping to construction and utility projects. However, selecting the right treated pole for your specific needs can be overwhelming. This guide will help you make informed decisions […]
Tropical Timber Markets And Value Chains: Aligning Market Forces With Forest Sustainability

Tropical Timber Markets And Value Chains: Aligning Market Forces With Forest Sustainability At the FSC General Assembly in Panama, experts and industry leaders called for renewed collaboration between certification, policy, and markets to ensure that tropical forests—and the communities who depend on them—can thrive. In a packed room at the FSC General Assembly 2025 in […]
Inside MTO’s Sustainable Forestry Value Chain

Inside MTO’s Sustainable Forestry Value Chain Delivering High-Quality Timber Through Sustainable Forestry At MTO, our basket of high-qualitypine timber products are the result of a carefully managed value chain — from seed selection to final delivery. Each stage is guided by principles of sustainable forestry, science, and precision to ensure our customers receive timber of the […]
Eucalyptus Tree Improvement Empowers Small And Medium-Scale Growers

Eucalyptus Tree Improvement Empowers Small And Medium-Scale Growers “To respond to changes in market- and climatic conditions… relies on strong, well-managed tree improvement programmes with clear goals and objectives” THE OWNERSHIP of forest plantations in South Africa (SA) is diverse, ranging from large corporates to small- and medium-scale growers managing anywhere from a single hectare […]
WoodEX for Africa 2026: Dates Confirmed and Bookings Now Open

WoodEX for Africa 2026: Dates Confirmed and Bookings Now Open Africa’s premier trade exhibition for timber, woodworking machinery, tools, and forestry returns to Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, from 9 – 11 June 2026. WoodEX for Africa, the leading trade exhibition for timber, woodworking machinery, tools, and forestry in Southern Africa, has officially opened exhibitor bookings […]
The Gateway To Africas Timber Trade

The Gateway To Africas Timber Trade Early Bird Discounts are available for bookings made before the end of September. Secure your stand early to benefit from reduced rates and preferred positions. Taking place from 9 –11 June 2026 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg. WoodEX for Africa has, since its launch in 2012, grown into […]
De Smidt’s Timbers, Sawmill & Transportation.

De Smidt’s Timbers, Sawmill & Transportation. Situated in Unitaspark, Vereeniging our company is setup with a sawmill to produce timber products such as: Timber planks,shavings, Sawdust for processing plants & much much more… Our team’s experience in the timber industry enables us to provide you with any product made from wood with excellent service. We […]
Growing Timber Connections – Timber Construction Conference – 9 September 2025

Growing Timber Connections – Timber Construction Conference – 9 September 2025 Let timber lead. Let it transform. Let it form the future. The Timber Construction Conference is a vibrant platform that brings together voices from across the built environment and beyond to explore the transformative potential of timber. Hosted as part of the Growing Timber […]






