Welcome To Forestry South Africa
Thursday, February 23, 2012

About Us : Objectives

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  • To promote the interests of all growers of all commercial tree species and to create unity of purpose amongst members. 
  • To promote the commercial production and utilisation of timber and forest products in an environmentally sound manner and to use natural resources without detriment to their long-term sustainability.  
  • To promote the growth, development and well-being of the South African Forestry Industry locally and internationally. 
  • To promote policies and operating practices which support free competition and which foster and encourage entrepreneurship and innovation. 
  • To promote, support and encourage education and training, research and development and technology transfer in the interests of members.  
  • To collect, analyse, exchange and disseminate information, literature and statistics relevant to the need of its members.  
  • To represent the interests and views of its members to Parliament, Government, Provincial and other public or private bodies and officials in South Africa and elsewhere, as may be necessary.