https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/474.html South Africa Forestry news 15 Forestry news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/474.html en-us Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:57:22 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/agrimark-opens-urban-retail-oasis-at-the-new-garden-walk-mall-hartenbos-955084a The agri-retail offering from JSE-listed KAL Group, Agrimark has announced that it will open its latest store in the new Garden Walk Mall in Hartenbos on Thursday, 26 March 2026, marking a significant expansion of the brand’s fast growing urban footprint. 1-266774 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-timber-to-tourism-sas-forests-energise-local-economies-511920a South Africa’s forestry sector is more than just trees. Beyond providing timber and fibre, it underpins rural livelihoods, creates jobs, and generates billions in economic value through downstream industries such as sawmilling, pulp and paper, and construction. 1-266656 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/6-women-using-stem-to-make-the-south-african-circular-bioeconomy-a-reality-062545a Today marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, and these six young women are using their expertise in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (Stem) to make a mark in the circular bioeconomy. 1-265507 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pg-bison-invests-in-the-growing-demand-for-timber-products-950004a As the forestry sector reflects on another year, one thing is clear: sustainably produced timber and wood-based products are central to Africa’s industrial future. PG Bison, the largest supplier of wood-based panel products in Africa, has doubled down on this future by investing for growth, backing local manufacturing, and positioning the region as a competitive global wood-based panel products producer. 1-264724 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/global-wood-and-paper-trade-rebounds-slightly-in-2024-reports-fao-283727a Global trade in wood and paper products rebounded slightly in 2024 after a 14% decline in 2023, according to Global Forest Products Facts and Figures 2024, released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). 1-264510 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bestofbiz-2025-agriculture-627281a We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2025 lists across all our industries featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and company news. Discover the most read content on Bizcommunity's Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry site over the past year below. 1-264231 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/food-for-mzansi-launches-stand-up-be-counted-for-sa-farmers-841293a To mark its seventh birthday, Food For Mzansi is calling on farmers, workers, and agripreneurs to share their stories in a national survey. The “Stand up, be seen, and be counted” campaign aims to give visibility to overlooked voices and create a truer picture of South African agriculture. 1-263629 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cape-forest-products-creates-a-sustainable-timber-future-407749a The merger of PG Bison’s Southern Cape sawmilling operations with MTO Forestry Southern and Eastern Cape operations to create a new company, Cape Forests Products, creates a more sustainable timber and sawmilling industry in the Southern Cape. 1-263015 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ufss-new-initiative-plans-to-plant-400000-trees-across-south-africa-843233a The University of the Free State's (UFS) new Greener SA initiative aims to get 400,000 trees planted across South Africa over the next five years. At its launch at Paradys Experimental Farm, the first 100 trees were planted as a symbolic act that sets the tone for the years ahead. 1-261689 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/forestry-sector-launches-mentor-me-initiative-to-empower-women-leaders-846073a As Women’s Month closes and Arbour Month approaches, She Is Forestry South Africa and Forestry South Africa (FSA) are breaking barriers for women in the forestry sector with the launch of the Mentor Me Initiative, a five-year programme aimed at accelerating female leadership in a male-dominated industry. 1-260879 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Forestry South Africa