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World Wetlands Day: The Role of Private Landowners in Conserving South Africa’s Wetlands
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Media Statement – Richards Bay Fire
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April 2023 – FSA meets President Ramaphosa
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FSA secures FP&M SETA Funding
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2023 National Minimum Wage gazetted
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01 November 2022 – PPGI and continued public-private engagement continue to bear fruit
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12 September – Forest 21 Workshop featured on National news
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1 September – TIPWG releases new Rodent Control SOP
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24 August – State of the Forest Report 2018 released by DFFE
17 August – FSCC release Annual Status of Transformation Report
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8 August – DNA Fingerprinting for Small Growers Initiative
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22 July – South African Forestry Stats
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6 July – Industrial Development Corporation makes available relief funding
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8 June: Memorandum of Agreement between FSA and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment signed into power
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10 May 2022 – Forestry South Africa commemorates 20-years of representing the South African Forestry Industry with a video celebrating the Forestry Sector
FSA secures R35.2m for Research Development and Innovation
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25 February – Disruptions of main transport routes expected
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8th February – National Minimum Wage published
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01 February – CABINET APPROVES CHANGES TO ADJUSTED ALERT LEVEL 1 COVID-19 REGULATIONS
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14 Jan 22 – SAFAS seminar: Dual Certification (FSC/PEFC) in South Africa
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14 December – An important notification on genus exchange
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8 December – As FSA predicted, National Assembly fails to pass constitutional amendments to allow land expropriation without compensation
03 November – FSCC Skills versus Attitude, which matters most Webinar
28 June – New amended Level 4 lockdown regulations
28 June – The Department of Labour are currently conducting Health and Safety Inspections, focusing on Covid compliance.
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06 August – Building a successful forestry career in Africa: inspirational stories and opportunities
27 July – Clarity on the TERS vs Short-time benefit fund
28 June – Call for nominations to serve on the National Forests Advisory Council
18 June – Consolidated Occupation Health and Safety Directive published
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28 May – Timber Statistics 2018 – 2019
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11 February – Exemption process for new National Minimum Wage released
9 February – National Minimum Wage for forestry workers has been equalised to R21.69/hr
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6 May – Forestry South Africa’s 19th Annual General Meeting
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14 May – Expression of interest UAV (drone) application in Forestry
12 April – Virtual kick-off for a new dawn of entrepreneurism in higher education
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FSA presents the SAWS Long Term Weather Forecast
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Amangwe Forest: Mondi’s management journey
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Keeping up-to-date with the classifications: knowing your Eastern Mistbelts from your Eastern Scarps
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Forests in the mist – protecting life on the edge
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1 March: Seasonal Climate Watch – March to July 2021
11 February – COVID-19 Occupational Health and Safety Surveillance System Training
2 February – Industry asked to assist our students
14 January – 2021: FSA Annual Regional Meetings
13 January – Adjusted Level Three Lockdown Regulations
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FSA presents the SAWS Long Term Weather Forecast
29 December 2020 – Adjusted Level Three Regulations
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17 December – Questions and answers document on the new strain of COVID-19 by the Department of Health
3 December – Notification by the Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency (IUCMA) of Inkomathi Catchment water use verification process
December newsletter – Promotion of mass timber construction in sustainable buildings
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December newsletter – Don’t let a pandemic go to waste
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December newsletter – Mondi Zimele contributes to local economy recovery
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December newsletter – Textile Exchange’s Benchmark programme to cover nature impacts for the first time
December newsletter – Wow – wood can really do that?
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December newsletter – Merry Christmas from Merensky
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December newsletter – PG Bison announces R2 billion in capital investments
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December newsletter – Get your school ready to join the Ronnie Recycler programme in 2021
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December newsletter – Forestry moves online
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December newsletter – TIP-Mag issue two, coming soon!
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December newsletter – Don’t let a pandemic go to waste
December newsletter – Forestry masterplan
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19 November – Forestry Sector’s investment and Forestry Master Plan feature in President Ramaphosa’s speech at the 3rd South African Investment Conference
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November newsletter – FSA 18th Annual Report released
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November newsletter – Congratulations Sappi
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November newsletter – Role models for the future of forestry
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November newsletter – TWK Agri forging exciting partnerships
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November newsletter – Meet the team
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November newsletter – #ForestryFun finalists
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November newsletter – Fort Cox announces Advanced Diploma in Forestry Management programme in 2021
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November newsletter – An update from the Executive Director’s Desk
November newsletter – Introducing: Forestry in South Africa
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November newsletter – Some wise words
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19 November – Forestry South Africa releases its 18th Annual Report
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12 November – The way gets paved for application for self-generation facilities above 1 MW
9 October – New Occupational Health and Safety regulations published
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October newsletter – Role models for the future of forestry
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October newsletter – MTO establishes 482 Community Food Gardens
October newsletter – Celebrating our Rural Women
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October newsletter – Meet the team, Francois Oberholzer
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October Newsletter – Forestry Education: have your say and share your views
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October newsletter – Why we need to start looking at the benefits and upgrading our coffee!
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October newsletter – Survey suggests increase use of Performance-Based Standard (PBS) vehicles in the future could reduce CO2 emissions by 16.7% and save the industry over R215.9 million
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October Newsletter – Looking forward in the final quarter
19 October – #ForestryFun competition closing
ICFPA recognizes the Advisory Committee of Sustainable Forest-based Industries (ACSFI) reference to the essential role of global forestry and forest products
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30 September – Notification of planned protest action submitted to Nedlac
10 September – TERS relief grant extended once again
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September newsletter – Celebrating Arbor Week with Merensky
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September newsletter – Forestry South Africa has been chosen for Forest Stewardship Council® FSC® environmental and social indicators pilot study
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September newsletter – The research, researchers and research groups that are shaping the Forestry Sector
September newsletter – What does #ForestryFun looks like to you
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September newsletter – Meet the team Nathi Ndlela
September newsletter – Celebrating Arbor Week with NCT Forestry
September newsletter – Celebrating Arbor Week with York
September newsletter – Celebrating Arbor Week with Sappi
September newsletter – COVID illustrating the importance of the proactive approach the Forestry Industry takes regarding the threat posed by pests and diseases.
24 September – FSCC announce Forestry Professionals Webinar
26th August – Disappointment as UIF TERS is shut down
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August newsletter – The Future of Forestry is Female
August newsletter – Celebrating the women in our Sector
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August newsletter – Meet the team
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August newsletter – The female face of a family firm
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August newsletter – Opportunities await you, have courage
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August newsletter – Women’s Month Special
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July/August newsletter – Masidle, let’s eat!
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July/August newsletter – Celebrating Mandela Day
July/August newsletter – Women’s Month Campaign
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July/August newsletter – Meet the team
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July/August newsletter – Bee-coming self-sustaining
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July/August newsletter – FSA awakens it giant, the FSA Land Committee
31 July – New Transport Regulations permit aerial support for fire season
31 July – High Court rules Lockdown Level 4 and Level 3 Regulations unconstitutional
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22 July – New CIPC certificates a prerequisite
3 July – RSG Interview on the reality of COVID-19
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June/July newsletter – Forestry Explained launches #ForestryFun Instagram Campaign
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June/July newsletter – Forestry is ‘abuzz’ over TIPWG’s Bee SOP
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June/July newsletter – UN Report: As the world’s forests continue to shrink, urgent action is needed to safeguard their biodiversity.
June/July newsletter – TIP-Mag Issue One is finally out!
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2 July – New provisions published concerning UIF-TERS relief mechanism
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June/July newsletter – UN brief highlights how forests and the forestry sector provide essential services and products to support health and livelihoods during times of crisis.
June/July newsletter – SAIF launch their 2020 photographic competition
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June/July newsletter – COVID-19 and Forestry: A resilient sector and the road ahead
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24 June: Minister Creecy publishes directions under Level 3 Lockdown pertaining to some functions under the National Forest Act
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2 June – The Disaster Management Regulations allow for the operation of essential services.
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27 May – Phase 4 Risk Adjusted Strategy
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20 May – Celebrating World Bee Day
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April/May newsletter – Conscious leadership consultant Louise Mowbray interviews Michael Peter in her LIFT conversation series
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April/May newsletter – A message of inspiration from York Timbers
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12 May – COVID-19 Occupational Health and Safety measures in workplaces
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April/May newsletter – Raising the bar in Sustainable Forest Products Certification
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April/May newsletter – Stepping up during challenging times
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April/May newsletter – PAMSA’s Masters in Engineering video paints the value chain as a whole in a beautiful light
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April/May newsletter – Forestry South Africa publishes inaugural National Forests Pests and Diseases Committee Annual Report
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April/May newsletter: New Industry representative appointed to FP&M SETA Board and Audit & Risk Committee
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8 May – COVID-19 Occupational Health and Safety measures in workplaces
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5 May – Forestry value chains authorised to start production
1 May – Government announces further tax measures to combat COVID-19 pandemic
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30 April – Consolidated Disaster Management Regulations
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30 April – Major achievements with regard to Water Use Licence amendments
26 April – Forestry seeks to further support SA’s recovery
23 April – CIPC certification process
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22 April – Presidency Rapid View Survey
21 April – Sappi donates essential items and products for COVID-19 relief
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21 April – Revised Regulation declare ports open for ALL cargo
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17 April – Consolidation of published National Lockdown regulations
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17 April – FSA drafts formal letters to support our members during lockdown
16 April – Department of Health Briefing on COVID-19 epidemic
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March/April newsletter: COVID-19 Savvy
March/April newsletter: TIP-Mag, bringing science to the forefront
March/April newsletter: Something for the kids… and perhaps the parents too!
March/April newsletter: 21 days of gratitude
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March/April newsletter: Keeping abreast of forestry news during COVID-19 lockdown
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March/April Newsletter: An exemplary performance from an essential sector during extraordinary times
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9 April – COVID-19 Relief Schemes
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7 April – Amendments to General Regulations assist FSA members
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7 April – Another positive meeting of the Essential Sectors
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6 April – South African Ports Open for Cargo Operations
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4 April – Cancellation of CIPC certificates
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2 April – Guideline for law enforcement agencies with regard to containment and management of COVID-19 published
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1 April – Positive interventions to resolve operational challenges experienced during lockdown
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1 April – Guidance on the implications of a National Lockdown
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1 April – Updated guideline
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1 April – Lockdown challenges
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31 March – Transport regulation confirm rail logistics are an essential service
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30 March – Incident Report to streamline remedial interventions
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Industry holds second fruitful meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa
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23 March COVID-19 Update for FSC Certification Bodies (CBs)
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21 March – International Day of Forests
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20 March – President has already responded to requests from FSA and business
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13 March
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19 March
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Feb/March Newsletter: Reminder to subscribe to the FSA Database.
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Feb/March Newsletter: Infographics, breaking down big issues into bite size messages.
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Feb/March Newsletter: Great job on Grootplaas
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Feb/March Newsletter: Talking via telegram
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Feb/March Newsletter: Congratulations Team TIPWG
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Feb/March Newsletter: #LoveSAForestry
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Feb/March Newsletter: FSA completes their 2020 Annual Regional Meetings
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Feb/March Newsletter: Roger Godsmark – an icon of the South African Forestry Industry retires
21 February 2020
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17 February 2020
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Jan/Feb Newsletter: Three reasons to LOVE Instagram
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Jan/Feb Newsletter: TIPWG launches revised Approved Pesticide List (APL)
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Jan/Feb Newsletter: From Whatsapp to Telegram
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Jan/Feb Newsletter: The corporate website has landed and we want your feedback
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31 January 2020
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30 January 2020
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29 January 2020
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28 January 2020
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27 January 2020
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23 January 2020
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Instagram hit 1,500!
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Happy Women’s Day
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Case studies – tell us your story!
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Answering the call of the thunder bird
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Forestry Explained – for the forester too!
New-look for our Forestry Explained case studies
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Reflecting on the recreational map
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#ForestryFriday setting Instagram alight
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Record turn-out at Forestry South Africa’s 17th annual general meeting
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Grootplaas interview
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Forestry Explained reaches 1000 followers on Instagram!
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A career made out of wood
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Aloe aloe aloe… aloes provide a beautiful pop of Aloe aloe aloe… aloes provide a beautiful pop of colour across the forestry landscape. They also provide a bouquet of nectar for birds and insects alike. 

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Within the forestry landscape there are hundreds o Within the forestry landscape there are hundreds of thousands of hectares of open unplanted land where biodiversity flourishes. Exploring these areas is one of the biggest gifts the forestry landscape provides for wildlife enthusiasts #exploremore 

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May is the month to celebrate Biological Diversity May is the month to celebrate Biological Diversity with the International day on the 22nd. The forestry landscape is a treasure trove packed full of areas rich in biodiversity, just waiting for you to explore. 

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Biodiversity Month brings this beauty to our Benvi Biodiversity Month brings this beauty to our Benvie camera traps… this May we explore the biodiversity found within the forestry landscape. 

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Within the Forestry landscape, you’ll find hidde Within the Forestry landscape, you’ll find hidden gems - from magnificent aloes to breathtaking waterfalls - where will your #wildlifewednesday take you? 

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It’s another #ForestryFriday this time we celebr It’s another #ForestryFriday this time we celebrating forestry contractors who have a huge role to play in the harvesting operations across the forestry landscape. 

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Red sky and night Shepard’s delight! What’s be Red sky and night Shepard’s delight! What’s been inspiring you this #wildlifewednesday?

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What’s your #mondaymotivation? Ours is the miles What’s your #mondaymotivation? Ours is the miles and miles of forestry tracks leading to hidden gems and stunning vistas. Some are shaded by forestry giants. Others overlook saplings spending their first few months outside the controlled environment nursery. Then there are the tracks and paths  that find the wide open spaces in the heart of the forestry landscape. 

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