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.
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.
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.
WHY BUILDING TINY HOMES WITH TIMBER MAKES SENSE — AN INTERNATIONAL TREND
On lawns all around the world tiny houses are making an appearance. It’s a movement that has taken the world by storm!
DTI ENCOURAGING ADDED VALUE WOOD EXPORTS IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN
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…
BUILDING ARCHITECTURALLY BEAUTIFUL WOODEN HOMES IN SOUTH AFRICA
While constructing homes out of wood is the norm in places such as the States and Scandinavia, building a wooden home in South Africa is normally revered as being ambitious, with few craftsmen having the necessary skills and knowledge to bring a home of this nature to life.
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.
ILLEGAL WOOD CHOPPERS FEEL THE HEAT FROM POLICE AND FORESTRY
The North West Department of Forestry and police clamped down on illegal wood choppers in the Hartbeespoort area on Tuesday, confiscating tons of wood from trees chopped down in protected areas.
BIODEGRADABLE PAPER POTS NOW BEING INTRODUCED IN SOUTH AFRICA
We've all seen those little plastic seedling inserts scattered around planting sites and nurseries, or the piles of polystyrene and plastic trays that are used to transport seedlings and cuttings to plantations around the country.
TREE PRUNING SOUTH AFRICA: HOW TO PRUNE YOUR TREES THE RIGHT WAY
Landscape trees require proper pruning and care to maintain their structural integrity and good looks. When pruning is done poorly, it may affect the tree's long-term health or even make it unsafe. Always use a professional contractor with proper knowledge to prune your trees.
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.
THE GREAT GREEN WALL: DESIGNED TO COMBAT DESERTIFICATION
The idea of planting a 'Great Green Wall' of trees across the African continent to combat desertification was perhaps too ambitious. The proposed wall would span 11 countries, 8 000 kilometers, from Senegal in the west to Djibouti in the east, creating jobs and reducing the impact of climate change.
AFRICA: INCREASING INVESTMENTS IN HORTICULTURE IN AFRICA
One of the companies that invested in forestry in Mozambique and horticulture in Tanzania is the AIM Listed, Obtala Ltd. In 2011, Obtala invested in Tanzania, and now has more than 1,700 hectares in Morogoro, about 200 kilometres west of Dar es Salaam.
FORESTRY RESEARCH: CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF FORESTRY
This year the Institute for Commercial Forestry Research (ICFR) is celebrating 70 years of research work that has contributed enormously to the sustainability and competitiveness of the South African forestry sector.