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.

Introducing Forestry South Africa

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.

Responsible Forestry

Forestry a natural climate solution

I grow! Meet South Africa's Foresters

Click to find out more about FSA

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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1.2 Million hectares of planted trees

+300 000 hectares of unplanted natural areas

Contributing 10.4% to agri-sector GDP

Creating 1000s of rural jobs and opportunities

Investing millions of Rands into social initiatives

FSA Regionals 2026

Jan 20, 2026

Below is a list of FSA's 2026 Annual Regional Meetings scheduled to take place next month. Agendas will be circulated in due course. These meetings are restricted to FSA members who are encouraged to attend as an opportunity to interact with FSA management and Office...