Forestry News

Developments Regarding National Minimum Wage for 2020
4 December, 2019
Following a discussion with Ms Jahni de Villiers, Agri SA's Head: HR, Labour & Development and a member of the NWM Comassion, we can report the following. read more Stellenbosch University International Conference; Managing for resilient forests in variable future climate
4 December, 2019
First call for abstracts: Stellenbosch University International Conference; Managing for resilient forests in variable future climate read more SA Spotlight on Voluntary Sustainability Standards
3 December, 2019
With the increasing growth in voluntary sustainability standards (VSS’s) there has been an increasing need to establish a platform for national and international dialogue amongst multi-stakeholders to address issues related to VSS. read more Family. Fun. Forestry
2 December, 2019
Five nature and forest-inspired ideas for this festive season Ask any parent and they will tell you how difficult and expensive it can be to keep the family entertained through the December holidays. Fortunately, Forestry South Africa has some ideas to get you out and about. read more Good news on the FSA court case - Proposal from the Minister of DWS's legal counsel
26 November, 2019
As we had hoped and as communicated in my email below of yesterday, the legal representatives for the Minister of DWS, the DWS itself and the two CMA's on whom we have served the notice of motion, have today sent a proposal for a draft order from the court. read more Important land matters and Agricultural Development Agency update
26 November, 2019
Following the Agri SA Centre of Excellence on Land meeting on Monday 18th November, we would like to report on the following important matters: Amendment of the Constitution for Expropriation without compensation. As we have previously reported, the ad-hoc Parliamentary committee... read more Lonza Welcomes New Export Manager to Their Team
26 November, 2019
Lonza Wood Protection is pleased to announce the appointment of Theshin Naicker as the new Export Manager who will be looking after their East African customers as well as Limpopo and northern Mpumalanga customers. He brings 22 years of industry-related experience to the position. read more SAFCOL - Bid - Finger Jointing Machine
18 November, 2019
SAFCOL request for bid for the suppy, delivery and installation of finger jointing machine and mechanised planer line for Timbadola Sawmill. read more Invitation - Forest Sector Charter Council Workshops
5 November, 2019
The Forest Sector Charter Council will be hosting a series of workshops in forestry provinces aimed at improving understanding of the Amended Forest Sector Codes amongst forestry professionals and entrepreneurs/contractors. read more Bushula's forestry business uplifts small-scale farmers
31 October, 2019
An award-winning forester is set on growing the industry in his small town of Stutterheim in the Eastern Cape. Mlungisi Bushula (30) was this year awarded the best Forestry Excellence Award in the large-scale category at the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' Youth in Agriculture. read more