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17th May 2012
Contact: Judy
Tel: (033) 346 0399
E-mail: judy@forestrysouthafrica.co.za 5 - 6 June 2012
It is a biennial agribusiness congress that brings together agribusiness CEO's, senior executives, government officials, financiers and other relevant agribusiness stakeholders. This prestigious congress is one of the major events on the food, feed, fibre and wine sectors' agenda of South Africa. Non-members of the ABC are most welcome to attend and benefit from the strategic deliberations and networking opportunities.
FSC has seen remarkable success in the past fifteen years. There are now over 1,52 million ha of FSC-certified forests in South Africa and 7,3million ha in Africa (152 million worldwide), 80+ suppliers of FSC-certified products(23.000 worldwide), thousands of products carry the FSC labeland major purchasers and retailers are demanding FSC in their procurement and purchasing policies.
With FSC's success comes a tremendous opportunity for the purchasers and supporters of FSC to leverage their commitments to FSC and positively impact our forests and communities, as well as their business. FSC is good for forests, and good for business.
Join FSC International and FSC South Africa at our first ever Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa. Do not miss the opportunity to meet andengage with the Director General of FSC, Andre de Freitas.
RSVP by May 25th, 2012 to ak.hartmann@fsc.org
Contact: ak.hartmann@fsc.org 7th June 2012
A Focus on Australia and its Competitors
"The response of research in addressing risk to sustainable plantation forestry on southern africa"
The Institute for Commercial Forestry Research and The South African Department off Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries are proud to announce the co-hostiing of the 5th Forest Science Symposium.
This year we celebrate 100 years of Forest Research. In addition, the ICFR is turning 65. These two events will form part of our Symposium programme. In addition, as in the past, the event provides a unique opportunity for the Southern African forest community to interact and discuss research, creating an awareness of the work being caried out by industry, research and academic institutions.
Tenth Annual General Meeting for Forestry South Africa
Location: Fern Hill Hotel & Conference Centre, TweedieContact: Judy
Tel: (033) 346 0399
E-mail: judy@forestrysouthafrica.co.za 5 - 6 June 2012
Agricultural Business Chamber Congress
Location: Champagne Sports Resort, Drakensberg, South AfricaIt is a biennial agribusiness congress that brings together agribusiness CEO's, senior executives, government officials, financiers and other relevant agribusiness stakeholders. This prestigious congress is one of the major events on the food, feed, fibre and wine sectors' agenda of South Africa. Non-members of the ABC are most welcome to attend and benefit from the strategic deliberations and networking opportunities.
Contact: Agricultural Business Chamber
Tel: (012) 807 6686
6th June 2012Tel: (012) 807 6686
First Forest Stewardship Council Forum
Location: Protea Hotel, Balalaika, Sandton, Johannesburg, South AfricaFSC has seen remarkable success in the past fifteen years. There are now over 1,52 million ha of FSC-certified forests in South Africa and 7,3million ha in Africa (152 million worldwide), 80+ suppliers of FSC-certified products(23.000 worldwide), thousands of products carry the FSC labeland major purchasers and retailers are demanding FSC in their procurement and purchasing policies.
With FSC's success comes a tremendous opportunity for the purchasers and supporters of FSC to leverage their commitments to FSC and positively impact our forests and communities, as well as their business. FSC is good for forests, and good for business.
Join FSC International and FSC South Africa at our first ever Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa. Do not miss the opportunity to meet andengage with the Director General of FSC, Andre de Freitas.
RSVP by May 25th, 2012 to ak.hartmann@fsc.org
Contact: ak.hartmann@fsc.org 7th June 2012
Pacific Rim Woodchip Trade Supply and Demand Trends
Location: Bayview on the Park Hotel, Melbourne, AustraliaA Focus on Australia and its Competitors
We
have invited industry leaders and professionals to address some of the most
important issues impacting on the Australian pulpwood plantation industry and
its associated
woodchip trade, today and into the future.
Topics
that will be covered include:
- Global Pulp Supply, Demand and Price Trends
- Japanese, Korean and Taiwanese Softwood and Hardwood Woodchip Demand Trends and Why
- Chinese Softwood and Hardwood Woodchip Demand Trends and Why
- Radiata Pine Log Export Demand and Supply Trends and Australia's Future
- Australian Hardwood Woodchip Export Supply Trends: Some Facts and Opinions
-
Major
Pacific Rim Hardwood Woodchip Export Competitors to Australia
- Vietnam, Chile, South Africa, Thailand, Others
- Australian and Pacific Rim Competitor Softwood Woodchip Export Supply Trends
- An Institutional Investor's Perspective of Australian Pine and Eucalyptus Plantation Industry
- Australian Eucalyptus Pulpwood Crops - Some Alternative Uses?
- Australian and Global Pulpwood & Biomass Plantation Economics
Click
this link to view the
Conference program
The
online secure registration is available. Register Now!
Who
would benefit from attending this conference?
- Forest Softwood and Hardwood Plantation Investment Fund Managers
- Bankers and Investment Analysts
- Plantation Owners and Investors
- Federal, State and Shire Officials Involved in the Forest Plantation Business
- Softwood and Hardwood Sawmillers
- Softwood and Hardwood Woodchip Producers and Exporters
- Softwood and Hardwood Woodchip Trading Companies
- Softwood and Hardwood Woodchip End Users
- Port Companies
- Harvesting and Transport Contractors
- Machinery Suppliers to the Plantation and Woodchip Production Industries
Contact: Pamela Richards
Tel: +61 3 5781 0069
Fax: +61 3 5781 0082
Website: www.prcc.com.au
5th Forest Science Symposium
Location: Hilton College, Hilton"The response of research in addressing risk to sustainable plantation forestry on southern africa"
The Institute for Commercial Forestry Research and The South African Department off Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries are proud to announce the co-hostiing of the 5th Forest Science Symposium.
This year we celebrate 100 years of Forest Research. In addition, the ICFR is turning 65. These two events will form part of our Symposium programme. In addition, as in the past, the event provides a unique opportunity for the Southern African forest community to interact and discuss research, creating an awareness of the work being caried out by industry, research and academic institutions.
Contact: Sally Upfold
Tel: (033) 386 2314
E-mail: sally.upfold@icfr.ukzn.ac.za
Website: www.icfr.ukzn.ac.za
Sabie Forest Fair
Location: York Timbers Sports ground, Sabie, Mpumalanga, South Africa
South Africa's ONLY Forestry and Sawmilling exhibition.
The primary objective of the exhibition is to raise the profile of the forestry industry and related enterprises. While some companies will use the event to liaise with existing and potential customers others will launch new products and services into the local market. The timber growers will also present their social, environmental and educational upliftment programs.
The primary objective of the exhibition is to raise the profile of the forestry industry and related enterprises. While some companies will use the event to liaise with existing and potential customers others will launch new products and services into the local market. The timber growers will also present their social, environmental and educational upliftment programs.
The show brings together a broad spectrum of suppliers of forestry, loading, timber transport, sawmilling and value-adding equipment whom will showcase their products and services with static and live demonstrations in three arenas.
Contact: Lee Raath-Brownie
Forestry
Tel: (011) 452 3136
Cel: 082 371 0190
E-mail: forestfair@iafrica.com
Contact: Lee Raath-Brownie
Forestry
Tel: (011) 452 3136
Cel: 082 371 0190
E-mail: forestfair@iafrica.com
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- Invitation to an ICFR Mpumalanga Regional Field Day - Sabie area
- Invitation to symposium & workshop focussing on baboon damage – 23rd and 24th April
- Global sawlog prices fell in late 2011, especially in lumber export-oriented countries.
Employment Opportunity
Production Supervisor / Cutters / General Work- Production Supervisor - Must have experience in Timber manufacturing processes. Manufacturing of pallets, bed bases and crates. Must have previous experience.
- Cutters - Looking for person/s who have experience in cutting timber to size.
- General Work - Looking for bright, hard workers to build pallets, bed bases and crates. Experience is beneficial.
To advertise a position on this site
e-mail bronwyn@forestrysa.co.za
Seeking Employment?
Seeking employment in the forestry industry? Contact Kerry Kopp from New World Personnel Consultants to be put onto her database for any upcoming positions.
Contact: Kerry Kopp
New World Personnel Consultants
E-mail: kerry@newworldpersonnel.co.za
Tel: (033) 345 1239
Fax: (033) 342 4234
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