Investing in People
Discover how the Forestry Sector is investing millions of Rand into rural communities.
Growing a
Bio-economy
Learn how the Forestry Sector is boosting the rural economy and providing the raw material for a vast array of products.
Environment Stewardship
Explore the 300 000 ha of unplanted natural ecosystems, managed, monitored and maintained by the Forestry Sector.
Access the FSA Database
FSA members can access our database, home to our research archive, sector documents and forestry photos.
Forestry Documents
Looking for something – here is a quick link to FSA’s publications, guidelines, handbooks and working documents.
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Learn about our members, structures and Executive Committees. Meet the FSA Staff and learn more about their portfolios.
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Click to explore Forestry Explained
Learn how forestry operations work, the people driving the Sector forward and the variety of products that have their origins in South Africa’s plantations – and so much more!
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Forestry South Africa (FSA) represents 93% of South Africa’s forestry industry, with our members including all 13 corporate companies, hundreds of medium-scale forestry farmers and thousands of small-scale growers. We are a small team with a shared goal; to facilitate South Africa’s forestry sector.
Forestry South Africa's 24th Annual Report
For the year ended 31st December 2025
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Forestry South Africa's 2025 Financial Statement
For the year ended 31st December 2025
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Forestry Science Symposium 2026 Green Horizons
This symposium will bring together researchers, practitioners, industry leaders, policymakers, and students to explore how science and innovation can strengthen the sustainability, resilience, and value of South Africa’s timber resources. The programme is designed to reflect both the established strengths of the sector and the emerging challenges shaping its future, including climate resilience, forest health, biodiversity, digital forestry, advanced tree improvement, wood products innovation, and sustainable production systems. The aim is to promote dialogue across the full forest value chain, from genetics and silviculture to sensing, processing, and ecosystem stewardship.
Responsible Forestry
Forestry a natural climate solution
I grow! Meet South Africa's Foresters
1.2 Million hectares of planted trees
+300 000 hectares of unplanted natural areas
Contributing 10.4% to agri-sector GDP
Creating over 150 000 jobs and thousands of rural opportunities
Investing millions of Rands into social initiatives
Contact Us
Johannesburg Offices
Head Office
Suite 115, Third Floor
The Link, 173 Oxford Road,
Rosebank, Johannesburg
Directions
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Telephone: +27 (0)10 158 4302
Postnet Suite #100
Private Bag X11
Birnam Park, 2015
RSA
Pietermaritzburg Offices
Regional Office
2nd Floor, ICFR Building
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Life Sciences Campus
68 Carbis Road, Scottsville
Pietermartizburg, 3201
Directions
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Telephone: 0027 33 346 0344
Alternative telephone: 0027 64 067 8359
Please note the change in our postal address:
c/o PO Box 100281
Scottsville
3209