Fire Danger Index
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| 10:00 AM P R O V I N C E F D I O V E R V I E W |
| Eastern Cape | RAIN | F.D.I. |
| Amathole | 0.0 | 65 |
| Cacadu South | 0.1 | 51 |
| EC-East Average | 0.0 | 41 |
| EC-West Average | 0.1 | 51 |
| Karoo | 0.0 | 51 |
| North East Cape | 0.0 | 34 |
| Transkei | 0.0 | 21 |
| Average: | 0.0 | 45 |
| Free State | RAIN | F.D.I. |
| Free State - Eastern Region | 0.0 | 34 |
| Free State - Northern Region | 0.0 | 26 |
| Moteo-Central Free State | 0.0 | ERR |
| Average: | 0.0 | 30 |
| Gauteng | RAIN | F.D.I. |
| Gauteng | 0.0 | 22 |
| Average: | 0.0 | 22 |
| Kwazulu Natal | RAIN | F.D.I. |
| East Griqualand | 0.0 | 35 |
| eDumbe FPA | 0.0 | 29 |
| Natal Midlands | 0.0 | 35 |
| Northern KZN FPA | 0.0 | 33 |
| Southern Berg | 0.0 | 26 |
| Zululand Fire Protection Association | 0.0 | 33 |
| Zululand Inland Fire Protection Association | 0.0 | 38 |
| Average: | 0.0 | 33 |
| Limpopo | RAIN | F.D.I. |
| Bushveld | 0.0 | 35 |
| Capricorn | 0.0 | 25 |
| Kruger National Park | 0.0 | ERR |
| Letaba | 0.0 | 16 |
| Soutpansberg | 0.0 | 30 |
| Waterberg/Modimolle | 0.0 | 29 |
| Average: | 0.0 | 27 |
| Mpumalanga | RAIN | F.D.I. |
| Central & Western MPU | 0.0 | 20 |
| Escarpment | 0.0 | 24 |
| Highlands Meander | 0.1 | 24 |
| Highveld North Umpiluzi | 0.0 | 29 |
| Highveld South Mkhondo | 0.0 | 26 |
| LEFPA Regional Average | 0.1 | 27 |
| Lowveld | 0.1 | 26 |
| Onderberg / Nkomazi | 0.0 | 30 |
| Average: | 0.0 | 26 |
| North West Province | RAIN | F.D.I. |
| North West-Northern Region | 0.0 | 26 |
| North West-Western Region | 0.0 | 33 |
| Average: | 0.0 | 30 |
| Northern Cape | RAIN | F.D.I. |
| Kuruman Region | 0.0 | 47 |
| Upper Karoo | 0.0 | 44 |
| Average: | 0.0 | 46 |
| Western Cape | RAIN | F.D.I. |
| Breede River Valley | 0.1 | 25 |
| Cape Metropole | 0.2 | 51 |
| Cape Peninsula | 0.3 | 51 |
| Garden Route | 0.0 | 66 |
| Klein Karoo | 0.0 | ERR |
| Overberg | 0.0 | 47 |
| Western Cape Regional Average | 0.1 | 48 |
| Winelands | 0.0 | 58 |
| Average: | 0.1 | 49 |
VitalFire Weather 'FDI via SMS' is a subscription based service that will send two sms's per day to a registered subscriber, these are the 10h00 actual with the 14h00 forecast and the 14h00 actual sms sent later during the day at 14h00.
"In addition to the daily FDI actuals and forecasts the sms will also contain the FDI forecast for the next three days (Forecast only available during fire season).
Suscription is R285 per 5 month fire season (June to October for Mpumalanga and Zululand or December to April for the Western Cape) or R684 for the whole year.
Please note that NO forecasting facility is available out of the fire season.
Form more information, please view the Vital Fire Website at www.vitalfireweather.co.za
NOTE: The commercial aspect of the Forestry South Africa (FSA) website, as well as the commercial side of the FSA Newsletter, is managed and run by ForestrySA CC which is a separately run entity to the non-profit organisation Forestry South Africa.
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Employment Opportunity
Sales Representative - Western CapePosted: 13.06.2013
Product line and activities - delivering materials and construction for low-energy, ecological wood-construction and construction: Wooden constructive system NOVATOP ... read more
Senior Forester Required
Posted: 11.06.2013
Senior Forester required by R & B Timbers for the Richmond Area. ... read more
Harvesting Manager (Grade S7)
Posted: 07.06.2013
Sappi: To manage and control the Harvesting operations in the district in order to ensure the sustainable supply of timber to various markets. ... read more
Management Forester - Project Grow (Grade S8)
Posted: 07.06.2013
To market forestry and direct the development of the emerging farmers and communities to create sustainable forestry enterprises and supply fibre to Sappi markets. ... read more
Instrument Technician
Posted: 04.06.2013
SAFCOL is dedicated to growing its business in the plantation forestry and forest products value chain(s) and maximising stakeholder value. The organisation seeks to recruit the following persons at the Timbadola Sawmill Instrument Technician Reporting to the Mill Engineer. ... read more
Production Planner
Posted: 04.06.2013
3 Years experience in Production Planning. Experience in the Carpentry or Timber Industry will be advantageous. Valid Code 10 and Forklift license will be advantageous. ... read more
Internal Sales Representative - Port Elizabeth
Posted: 04.06.2013
Relevant Sales and Marketing Qualification will be advantageous. 2 to 3 Years experience in a Carpentry or Timber Industry. Hardware Experience is essential. Ability to interpret various cutting drawings. Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal with clients and suppliers. ... read more
Sales Representative
Posted: 04.06.2013
Lomati Saw Mill situated in Barberton is seeking to employ a sales and marketing person to provide a service function to the mill for Marketing and Sales of saw timber. ... read more
Workshop Manager
Posted: 30.05.2013
Private Sawmill in the Picturesque Garden route seeks the services of an experienced, technical manager. The successful applicant will be responsible for the complete technical function within the sawmill including all maintenance and upgrade project work. ... read more
Farm Manager - Eshowe, East Coast
Posted: 29.05.2013
Previous experience on sugarcane farm is a minimum requirement. ... read more
Operations Manager
Posted: 09.05.2013
A manufacturer and Distributor of Timber product has an outstanding position for an Operations Manager. Only South African citizens, who are suitably qualified, live in the applicable area and meet the requirements of the position are eligible to apply for this vacancy. ... read more
Senior Forester
Posted: 07.05.2013
Applicants must be in possession of a National diploma/degree in Forestry, Environmental Management and/or Nature Conservation (you are required to furnish a credit certificate and or statement of results). ... read more
District Forest Manager: Zululand
Posted: 29.04.2013
To lead and implement regional strategic objectives and targets for the Area of fibre production and estate management within resource and SHEQ parameters to ensure sustainable fibre supply. ... read more
Sawmill Manager - Pietermartizburg
Posted: 08.04.2013
A Pietermaritzburg based company is looking for a Sawmill Manager who will oversee around 100 staff members and multiple production lines. ... read more
Senior Accountant
Posted: 29.05.2013
Senior Accountant - Hluhluwe, EastCoast. Previous experience as an Accountant in the Agricultural industry is a definate pre-requisite. ... read more
Farm Manager
Posted: 27.03.2013
Farm Manager - Hluhluwe, East Coast. Previous experience on sugarcane farm as well as experience with irrigation is a minimum requirement. ... read more
Seeking Employment?
Seeking employment in the forestry industry? Contact Kerry Kopp from Kopp Consulting to be put onto her database for any upcoming positions in the forstry industry. ... read more
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