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...
Feb 17, 2026
How are drones used across forestry operations? Sappi’s Precision Forestry team have strategically identified several forest operations that could maximise the value of UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) to the business. Recent operational efforts focus on tracking...
Feb 4, 2026
If someone had told me at 15 years old that I would one day hold a PhD in Forestry, I would not have believed it. My name is Noxolo Ndlovu, and I am now a forestry researcher at NCT Forestry. I am part of a team that directs research to ensure the sustainability of...
Feb 4, 2026
Our forests provide much needed resources for our daily living. They are a source of timber for housing and construction, paper, packaging, essential oils, specialised material, such as tannins, even specialised fabric such as viscose. As the world population...
Feb 4, 2026
Data matters: from weather reports to future climates Forestry has always been a data-driven sector. Choices about species, rotation length, planting density and site suitability depend on climate, soils and water availability. For decades, those decisions were guided...
