A MASTERPLAN FOR THE FORESTRY INDUSTRY — LOOKING AHEAD INTO 2020
Seen as a cornerstone for development of industry within South Africa, the forestry sector is currently developing a masterplan for growth of the industry within the country.
10 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT SA’S TIMBER INDUSTRY
While the United States and Canada might be known for their rich timber supply and use of timber in virtually anything they build, the average South African joe knows little about the timber industry burgeoning right in their backyard.
FORESTRY AND AGRO-PROCESSING: KEY IN GROWING THE ECONOMY
The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Bulenani Magwanishe says the agro-processing and forestry sectors are key in growing the economy and create sustainable jobs, especially in the rural areas.
PERU DEFINES PRIORITIES FOR FOREST GOVERNANCE AND REDUCTION IN ILLEGAL LOGGING AND TIMBER TRADE
Back in 2016, the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) saw a need to promote a wood culture society. With 1% of the South Africa’s total land area dedicated to forestry and a total investment into the industry annually of R46.7 billion…