Introducing Forestry South Africa

 

 

 

 

Forestry Operations

 

 

 

 

Research and Development

 

 

 

 

Business Development

 

 

 

 

The Environment

 

 

 

 

Forest Protection

Introducing Forestry South Africa

FSA, a multi-tiered organisation, is steered by a dedicated team of people under the leadership of Executive Director, Michael Peter. The Association is also supported by a network of specialist consultants and sector experts.

There are five operational units within the FSA structure: Business Development, Operations, Protection, Research and Environment. Each of these units are overseen by a member of the FSA internal team and have clearly defined areas of focus which are further divided into working groups or committees..

FSA's Partners

The commercial forestry industry is the foundation of a R64 billion value chain. Its various challenges are not limited to the forestry industry but are shared with other primary producers. To this end, FSA forges strong cross-sector collaborations with stakeholders along the forest and forest product value chain, as well as associated primary producers. This ensures a coordinated and complementary approach towards environmental, social, and economic sustainability. It also secures a sustained supply of raw material, wood and fibre, to support the downstream processing.

FSA's Member's Websites

A C Whitcher

Allandale

Amathole

Bracken Timber

Commondale Poles

Geelhoutvlei

Imvelo Forests

Lion Match Company

Merensky

Mokobulaan

The Molozi Trust

Mondi

MSD Timbers

MTO Group

NCT

NTE

Paulpietersburg Timbers

PG Bison

Pull Scar Timber

R&B Timber Group

Safcol

Southern Africa | Sappi Global

Siyaqhubeka

Surejoy Industries

Tekwani Timber

TWK Agri

UCL

United Forest Products

York Timbers

Vukatimbers

FSA's Executive Committee

FSA’s members are categorised into three grower groups according to the size and scale of their respective forestry operations: Large Grower Groups, Medium Grower Group (MGG) and Small Grower Group (SGG).

FSA’s Exco comprises individuals that proportionally represent our members across the three grower groups. These individuals are elected on an annual basis, with a chairperson and vice-chairperson being elected from the groups on a rotational basis. Meeting on a biannual basis, they play a pivotal role in steering FSA and ensuring both short and long-term objectives are successfully achieved.
 
Exco’s roles and responsibilities
The management, control and administration of FSA rests in Exco. Exco acts as a spokesperson on behalf of FSA members, promoting pre-competitive interests. Exco also determines FSA’s financial requirements and approves annual funding. It also has the power to appoint and remunerate employees, consultants, contractors and legal representatives.

Forestry Associations

Fibre Processing & Manufacturing (SETA)
Forestry and Agriculture Training Organisation (FATO)
Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA)
Sawmilling South Africa
South African Forestry Contractor Association (SAFCA)
South African Wood Preservers Association (SAWPA)

International Forestry Organisations

Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Forestry
International Council of Forest & Paper Associations (ICFPA)
The Global Network for Forest Science (IUFRO)
Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)
Forest Stewardship Certification (FSC)
Sustainable African Forestry Assurance Scheme (SAFAS)