NETS USED IN AGRICULTURE
Farming is changing in South Africa with many of the country’s farmers changing to more intensive products that produce a higher yield and are more lucrative.
WHY INSTALL FIBRE OVERGROUND
Fibre optic cables for the introduction of modern internet systems are typically installed in two ways, either underground in a conduit or via aerial cable on fibre poles. Often both methods are used in the same country for various reasons.
HOW TO PREP WOODEN POLES FOR DIFFERENT USES
Treated poles have a number of different uses in our modern world. They can be used to construct fencing, to service a variety of utilities such as telephone lines, act as street light poles or to hold signage, support decking or maintain landscaping features.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT FENCING — TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS
Fencing has a variety of functions in today’s world. Not only are fences used for the protection of livestock and for agricultural purposes, but they are also used to define property boundaries, provide privacy, ensure security and even have an aesthetic accent.
THE MANY USES FOR WOODEN POLES
Wooden poles are one of those versatile things that you can never have enough of, stowed away in your garage, in storage or at a factory. Their multiple uses span many industries from agricultural to construction, utilities and, of course, for home residential purposes.
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.
HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR OUTDOOR TIMBER STRUCTURES
It is no secret that an outdoor structure is going to require some level of maintenance. However, wood is often the best choice for outdoors due to its hard-wearing nature and ability to weather.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT FENCING
Fencing plays an important role in our everyday lives. It keeps the things we want to look after safely enclosed and helps to secure our property from unwanted visitors.
6 SOUTH AFRICAN ARCHITECTS WHO HAVE DONE WONDERS WITH WOOD
Timber is an interesting, yet unforgiving medium that has a unique appeal in modern architecture. We are seeing the use of wood in a number of South Africa’s exciting architectural projects – be it for cladding, staircases, roofing structures or even entire tree houses.
DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE FOREST ECOSYSTEMS CAN BOOST AFRICA'S ECONOMY
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…
ZIMBABWEAN TIMBER EXPORTS EXPECTED TO GROW 19 PERCENT
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…
IMPROVING PEST CONTROL AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT IN TIMBER PLANTATIONS SOUTH AFRICA
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…
WOODEN POLES AND THE PRACTICAL USES OF BUILDING WITH THEM
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…
GETTING TO KNOW SOUTH AFRICA'S FORESTS
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…
UTILITY POLES: READ MORE ABOUT THE ADVANTAGES OF WOODEN UTILITY POLES
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…
AGRICULTURE: THE FUTURE OF FOOD FEATURING TRENDS AND CHALLENGES
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…
NATIONAL MITIGATION ACTIONS IN AGRICULTURE THAT WILL BENEFIT FOOD SECURITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE
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…
SA FORESTRY & FOREST PRODUCTS: INDUSTRY FACTS DATING BACK 1960-2016
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…
THE SCIENCE BEHIND UTILITY POLES
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…
INTERNATIONAL FOREST ENGINEERING SUMMER SCHOOL : 20 NOVEMBER TO 8 DECEMBER 2017
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…