SA Forestry magazine

SA Forestry magazine Forestry magazine in southern Africa SA Forestry magazine is a bi-monthly magazine serving the forestry industry of southern Africa from seedling to sawmill.

Topics include: silviculture, harvesting, extraction, timber haulage & handling, contracting services, sawmilling and R&D.

Fifty editions and counting!Welcome to the 50th edition of ForSawn Media's WoodBiz Africa / SA Forestry digital magazine...
14/08/2025

Fifty editions and counting!

Welcome to the 50th edition of ForSawn Media's WoodBiz Africa / SA Forestry digital magazine - a milestone we're proud to celebrate with you.

The Covid pandemic fundamentally changed the landscape for Mickey Petersen and me. As income dried up in 2020, we knew January 2021 demanded decisive action. Taking stock of our situation, we recognised that our combined 70-plus years of experience in the forestry and forest products sector had equipped us with three core strengths: sector network and knowledge, advertising sales and journalism.

In early February 2021, we sat down with our friend Bronwyn Hayes of Fevertree Media to explore possibilities. From those brainstorming sessions, WoodBiz Africa was born as a digital monthly magazine. Our first edition launched at the end of the month, and we've maintained momentum ever since.

This journey would have been impossible without our community of supporters. Our advertisers believed in our vision from the start. Fevertree Media provided an essential partnership. Contributors like David Marks, Chris Chapman, and Justin Nyakudanga consistently delivered quality content. Craig Patterson and Jay Cupido. brought our digital vision to life with their design expertise. Last year, we brought SA Forestry Online on board. And you, our subscribers, have remained engaged and loyal throughout.

Reaching 50 editions represents more than just persistence—it reflects the strength of our industry and the value of staying connected through quality information and insights.

Thank you for being part of this milestone. Here's to the next 50!

Read the magazine online or download - https://www.woodbizafrica.co.za/july-2025-issue-50/

Timber in Fire & Structural Grading and Wood Quality Workshop:A CPD-accredited workshop exploring the fire performance o...
12/08/2025

Timber in Fire & Structural Grading and Wood Quality Workshop:

A CPD-accredited workshop exploring the fire performance of timber and the principles of structural grading in South Africa. Led by timber and fire specialist Marcus Human and wood science expert Prof Brand Wessels, the session offers essential insights for safe, code-compliant timber design.

Date: 9 September 2025

Registration - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmhm7NxVFojKsjffEhyTUUMLBdO_I0REjAVJ5eMolF1AmvCA/viewform

Growing Timber Connections is an alliance between the York Timbers Chair in Wood Structural Engineering at the Universit...
12/08/2025

Growing Timber Connections is an alliance between the York Timbers Chair in Wood Structural Engineering at the University of Pretoria and various partners from academia, industry and government.

Let timber lead. Let it transform. Let it form the future.

8 September 2025 - Colloquium
8 September 2025 - Timber Lab Visit
9 September 2025 - Conference and Exhibition
9 September 2025 - Awards Evening

Timber Lab Visit Registration - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKwcIXZRO1mI1CXuYhzSerufxI3sYZcd7cUXGpuJvMxSaE_A/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=109744082899269677733

Awards Evening Registration - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMWtHIxVVR3ng8r8BKEGSP9RJOBl-j9L_uEnY4VkroZXmrsQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=109744082899269677733

The Competition Commission has approved without conditions the sale of Sappi Southern Africa’s Lomati Sawmill to Normand...
12/08/2025

The Competition Commission has approved without conditions the sale of Sappi Southern Africa’s Lomati Sawmill to Normandien Farms and handover is planned for 1 September, 2025.

In terms of the agreement, Sappi will transfer Lomati and its assets as a going concern, ensuring all current Lomati employees benefit from continued employment.

In a press release, Sappi described Lomati as a legacy business in the Sappi portfolio. It produces SABS-approved, kiln-dried pine lumber from sawlogs, with a production capacity of 86,000 m³ per annum. The mill primarily serves the building, furniture, and packaging industries.

Since its opening in 1971, Lomati has undergone several expansions, including significant upgrades to its wetmill, kilns, and finger-joint plant.

https://saforestryonline.co.za/articles/normandien-farms-buys-sappi-lomati-sawmill/

Students participating in South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) accredited architecture program...
04/08/2025

Students participating in South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) accredited architecture programmes, or the international equivalent, are invited to enter the 2025 Timber Design Competition.

The theme for this year's competition is Expanding Timber's Design Potential. Participants can choose and define their own construction site and programme to highlight the transformative potential of engineered timber as a building technology.

The competition is an initiative of the York Timber Research Chair at the University of Pretoria and is sponsored by York Timbers.

Individuals or groups of three can submit entries ranging from self-initiated conceptual designs to academic coursework. It must exploit engineered timber's distinctive attributes and capacity to address the challenges of climate change and the rapidly evolving built environment.

Submission Deadline: 31 August 2025

Register here - https://lnkd.in/dN5yj-DX

In celebration of Youth Month and National Youth Day in June, the Forest Sector Charter Council (FSCC) and Forestry Sout...
04/08/2025

In celebration of Youth Month and National Youth Day in June, the Forest Sector Charter Council (FSCC) and Forestry South Africa (FSA) joined forces to host the first-ever FSCC Youth Webinar, themed “Raise Your Hand to Be Part of the Discussion”.

The event brought together public and private sector voices to discuss the exciting and diverse innovative pathways to resolve youth unemployment within South Africa’s forestry sector – and to offer practical guidance to students and graduates looking to launch meaningful careers in this vital industry.

https://saforestryonline.co.za/articles/transformation/inaugural-youth-webinar-inspires-sas-next-generation-of-foresters/

As cosy nights and warm drinks become the norm this South African winter, we face a critical, less welcome seasonal thre...
04/08/2025

As cosy nights and warm drinks become the norm this South African winter, we face a critical, less welcome seasonal threat: wildfires. Dry air, dormant vegetation, and fierce winds turn harmless debris into explosive fuel, making proactive fire management vital. For swift, efficient firebreak creation and clearing, the STIHL BR 700 and BR 800 petrol backpack blowers aren't merely tools; they offer a critical lifeline in fire prevention.

https://saforestryonline.co.za/articles/forestry_machines_equipment/the-stihl-br700-and-br800-backpack-blowers-are-essential-firefighting-tools/

Log Max's 7000C, its 10,000th harvesting head, is arriving in South Africa and will soon be harvesting Pine in Mpumalang...
04/08/2025

Log Max's 7000C, its 10,000th harvesting head, is arriving in South Africa and will soon be harvesting Pine in Mpumalanga.

The Log Max 7000C is one of the brand's most popular units, providing a robust, efficient, and productive head suitable for many forestry applications. The 10,000th head belongs to Imphisi Harvesting and will form part of their expanding forestry fleet, destined to tackle various Pine operations in the Mpumalanga province.

https://saforestryonline.co.za/articles/forestry_machines_equipment/afrequip-celebrates-log-maxs-10000th-harvesting-head/

Join us for the next Talking Timber webinar as we explore smart, effective approaches to timber engineering. This sessio...
29/07/2025

Join us for the next Talking Timber webinar as we explore smart, effective approaches to timber engineering. This session features practical insights and innovative thinking to help you build better with wood from two experts in the industry. You will also have an opportunity to pose your questions to the speakers.

Registration and more information - https://tinyurl.com/mtmr7ebp

In this issue, we discuss the Sawmilling South Africa AGM, how forestry contractors are using winch-tethered Ponsse Oyj ...
15/07/2025

In this issue, we discuss the Sawmilling South Africa AGM, how forestry contractors are using winch-tethered Ponsse Oyj machines for steep slopes harvesting in KZN, the inaugural Youth Webinar organised by the Forest Sector Charter Council and FSA, and the “pilgrimage" to Ligna 2025 in Germany.

Read online or download the June 2025 issue here - https://www.woodbizafrica.co.za/june-2025-issue-49/

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