Dear Forestry.co.za Community,
As we reach the end of 2025, we’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our newsletter subscribers and clients. Whether you’ve partnered with us in business this year or simply stayed connected through our updates, we truly appreciate your support and engagement.
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful festive season and a prosperous New Year. May 2026 bring growth, opportunity, and success.
Thank you for being part of the Forestry.co.za community. We look forward to continuing our journey with you in 2026.
Warm regards,
The Forestry.co.za Team |
| Forbes Names Sappi Among The World’s Best Employers And Top Companies for Women 2025 |
| Sappi recognised in the Forbes magazine World’s Best Employers and Top Companies for Women rankings for 2025. Sappi has once again earned a place on the prestigious Forbes magazine and Statista World’s Best Employers list for 2025 (#289 globally and #5 in South Africa) as well as the World’s Top Companies for Women list for 2025 (#144 globally and #2 in South Africa). read more |
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| Public Concern For Climate Change Shows Sharp Decline in Kenya and South Africa in 2025 |
| Unveiled today at its General Assembly, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) reports a sharp decline of public concern for climate change in Kenya & South Africa, even after the hottest year on record. The 2025 Global Consumer Awareness Survey finds war & conflict (52%) now dominate public worries while climate change trails at 31%. read more |
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| Meet the New LogPro Range — Portable Power for Every Mill |
Engineered for strength, accuracy, and portability, the LogPro series delivers professional performance wherever the timber takes you. Choose Your Power. Choose Your Performance.
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| Fire Management Symposium |
Main role players in this event include: Nelson Mandela Univeristy, DFFE, LEFPA, SAPPI, SANParks, Terra Envision (International group)
The Website for the event “fes2026” will be activated early in 2026.
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| SafeQuip Issues Certification Update Notice |
SafeQuip has announced that its Lith-Ex fire extinguishers now carry full certification — making them the only certified lithium-ion battery extinguishers in South Africa. This update strengthens safety and compliance for businesses relying on lithium-ion technology.
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| Inside MTO’s Sustainable Forestry Value Chain |
| MTO Group traces its timber from seed selection through to final delivery - combining scientific tree‑breeding, sustainable plantation management and precise sawmilling to supply high‑quality pine and eucalyptus products. Their commitment to sustainability and end-to-end control helps ensure reliable timber for customers while supporting responsible forestry across South Africa. read more |
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| New Forests Acquires South African Forestry Company |
| Global nature‑based investment manager New Forests has taken a majority stake in the long‑established Rance Timber, a significant move into South Africa’s forestry sector under the African Forestry Impact Platform (AFIP). With over 14,000ha of pine plantations and a strong commitment to preserving indigenous forests and biodiversity, the acquisition underscores growing interest in sustainable forestry investments on the continent. read more |
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| Mondi South Africa Invests In New Turbine And Flood‑Proofing Projects |
Mondi South Africa’s Merebank mill is now generating around 60% of its own electricity with a new turbine, reducing emissions and boosting reliability. Flood‑proofing upgrades, including barriers and gates, further strengthen the site against extreme weather, advancing Mondi’s sustainable and climate‑resilient operations.
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| Volvo Scores Five Stars In Second Euro NCAP Safety Rating Of Heavy Trucks |
| The latest safety evaluation by Euro NCAP has given Volvo Trucks a perfect 5‑star rating — again. Both its FH Aero 6×2 and FM 6×2 heavy‑duty trucks passed the second round of testing, confirming their strong performance in driver support, collision avoidance and vulnerable road‑user safety. read more |
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| Tropical Timber Markets And Value Chains: Aligning Market Forces With Forest Sustainability |
Sustainable tropical timber continues to face market challenges, even as certified forests expand. Experts at the 2025 FSC General Assembly emphasized that forest protection succeeds only when certified timber becomes economically attractive.
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| Pushing Productivity: Inside Nukor’s Largest Multirip NDA260 |
Nukor’s double‑arbour Multirip 260 is built for tough sawmilling, offering 260 mm cutting height, 800 mm passage width, and 250 kW per arbor. With a curve‑sawing unit improving recovery by up to 2–2.5%, it boosts productivity and efficiency for demanding timber operations.
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| Forests Contribute To Finns’ Perceived Happiness In Multiple Ways |
Research from the University of Eastern Finland shows that forests boost happiness not just through walks, but via hands-on activities and daily exposure. Over 64% of respondents said life would be less happy without their connection to forests.
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| Plough Through Spring Tasks: 5 Ways A Garden Tractor Can Lighten Your Load |
With spring in full swing, a garden tractor can make yard work faster and easier. It mows large areas, hauls compost or debris, prepares planting beds, applies sprays, and replaces multiple tools, perfect for saving time and effort this season.
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| Driving Digital Transformation: NCT’S New Supplier App |
NCT Forestry has launched a new Supplier App and web portal, giving members, suppliers and transporters a secure and centralised digital platform to manage orders, deliveries, payments and timber‑supply contracts. Forestry SA
The app also supports compliance and traceability, allowing timber origins to be geotagged and compartments mapped for easier adherence to regulations such as the EU Deforestation Regulation. read more |
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| TIPWG and EMC Complimentary Drone Webinars |
TIPWG and EMC are hosting free November webinars on how drones are transforming forestry - from precision silviculture to environmental monitoring - offering practical insights for forest and environmental professionals.
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| Mondi South Africa Transfers Ownership Of Timber Farm To Black-Owned Business |
Mondi South Africa has transferred its Ihluku timber farm to Imsebe Enterprises, making it one of the first black-owned commercial timber growers in the country. The 1 000‑hectare plantation will be managed sustainably, creating jobs and supplying timber to the market.
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| Africa’s Voice At The FSC General Assembly 2025: Reflections On Panama |
At the FSC 2025 General Assembly in Panama, African representatives highlighted challenges and opportunities in sustainable forest management, emphasizing fair governance, Indigenous knowledge, and translating forest resources into livelihoods.
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| Illegal Mining Threatens Plantation Forestry |
Illegal mining - especially gold and sand operations - is increasingly threatening commercial forestry in South Africa. It’s destroying large swathes of plantation land, undermining worker safety and damaging ecosystems, while costing the sector tens of millions of rand each year.
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| The Changing Landscape Of South Africa’s Pulp And Paper Sector |
South Africa’s pulp and paper industry remains a major economic contributor, driven by demand for packaging, tissue, and bio-based products. While growth in packaging offsets declines in printing and newsprint, the sector faces challenges from fibre supply limits, imports, and resource constraints.
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Milestone: Volvo’s Electric Trucks Reach 250 Million Kilometers
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| Volvo Trucks’ global fleet of electric trucks has now surpassed 250 million kilometres of commercial driving since their 2019 launch - equivalent to around 6 200 trips around the globe. That’s prevented roughly 78 million litres of diesel use and cut an estimated 213 000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions, highlighting the real‑world environmental gains of electrified freight transport. read more |
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| Forestry At A Crossroads: Tracking Transformation In 2025 |
The 2024/25 FSCC report shows South Africa’s forestry sector maintaining a Level 3 B‑BBEE rating with gains in black ownership and socio-economic development. However, it also highlights challenges in management control, skills development, and the inclusion of smaller contractors and micro-enterprises. The sector faces a critical moment to turn compliance into meaningful transformation and lasting impact.
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| ATSE & Seppi Mulching Specialists |
| ATSE now represents SEPPI M in South Africa, offering mulchers, stump grinders, and other heavy-duty forestry attachments. Their range enables efficient clearing, land preparation, firebreak creation, and undergrowth management across diverse terrains. read more |
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| SAWMILLS FOR SALE / LEASE: |
| ENTRY LEVEL to EXECUTIVE... |
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Date: 12 - 15 May 2026
Location: NAMPO Park, Bothaville
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Date: 9 – 11 June 2026
Location: Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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| Thank you to the following companies who renewed their advertising across our platforms in November: |
- SAWPA
The South African Wood Preservers Association (SAWPA) is the industry body promoting timber preservation in Southern Africa. It provides guidance, standards, and technical support for treated timber, connecting manufacturers, treaters, suppliers, and end-users. SAWPA also educates the public on safe use and best practices for durable, high-quality timber products.
- Sunshine Seedlings
Sunshine Seedling Services (est. 1982) is a leading South African nursery that produces high‑quality vegetable, flower, and forestry seedlings and clones - serving commercial farmers and growers nationwide. Sunshine
They’re known for their focus on seedling quality, reliability, and distribution across multiple nurseries including their main facility in Pietermaritzburg.
- Zululand Nurseries
Zululand Nurseries is a KwaZulu‑Natal–based seedling nursery producing over 30 million timber, vegetable and bedding seedlings annually for wholesale and retail markets. Situated in Eshowe, ZNE leverages a temperate climate for year‑round growth and is committed to delivering high-quality, certified seedlings to foresters, farmers and gardeners.
- Dolphin Bay Chemicals
Dolphin Bay is a South African company specialising in wood preservatives and timber‑treatment chemicals.They supply treated‑timber products to industries including agriculture, construction, electrical and communications - offering chemical supply, plant installations and technical support across Africa.
- Kwamahlati Training Service
Kwamahlati Training Services is a South African forestry‑industry training provider based near Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu‑Natal. forestry.co.za+1
They deliver accredited, practical courses - from harvesting and silviculture to health & safety, fire protection and supervisory training - helping forestry companies build skilled, compliant teams.
- Duzi Turf
Duzi Turf has a rich history of making a positive impact on the community and environment. Established over 19 years ago as a leading supplier of instant lawn in KwaZulu-Natal, we have expanded our focus to become pioneers in green recycling and the circular economy.
- Logmech CC
Logmech is a KwaZulu‑Natal–based forestry‑equipment supply company, operating from Kwambonambi in South Africa.For over 20 years, Logmech has supplied and supported mechanised harvesting solutions — importing robust harvesting heads from Sweden (SP Maskiner) and versatile forestry machines from the USA (TimberPro) - helping forestry contractors work efficiently across rugged terrain.
- Forestry South Africa
Forestry South Africa (FSA) represents about 93% of the country’s commercial forestry industry - including large, medium and small‑scale timber growers. FSA works to support sustainable forestry by coordinating industry standards, promoting responsible forest‑management practices, and facilitating timber production, environmental stewardship, research and rural community development.
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