Apr 10, 2026
Forestry Science Symposium 2026 - Save the Date This year’s Forestry Science Symposium is hosted by Stellenbosch University, in the Paul Sauer Building, from the 24th to the 26th of November, 2026. Calls for Abstract Submissions will be sent out shortly. All...
Mar 20, 2026
International Day of Forests highlights the economic potential of South Africa’s planted forests South Africa’s forestry sector contributes an estimated R8 billion to the country’s GDP, while supporting more than 150 000 jobs and livelihoods – many of them in rural...
Mar 8, 2026
PhD Student in Plant Functional Traits and Process-Based Modelling We invite applications for a full-time funded PhD position in a collaborative research project aimed at understanding hydraulic trait variation in forestry trees and incorporating these traits into a...
Mar 8, 2026
To celebrate the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Forestry South Africa (FSA) has launched two complementary campaigns to amplify women’s voices, inspire more women to pursue STEM careers in the field, and challenge outdated perceptions...
Feb 20, 2026
The Forestry Sector remains highly competitive locally, frequently outperforming other agri-sectors competing for the same space. What sets the Forestry Sector apart is that while it only utilises one percent of the country’s surface, the Sector contributes R64...
Feb 20, 2026
After more than two decades immersed in the forestry sector, I have witnessed first‑hand how the science of trees continues to reveal new dimensions of value. From the molecular complexity of cellulose and lignin to the innovations reshaping fibre utilisation, this...
