A tiny beetle is killing an urban forest in South Africa and there's no solution: A black beetle the size of a sesame seed is killing South Africa's trees, and no one knows how to stop it. After arriving from Southeast Asia about four years ago, the polyphagous shot-hole borer has ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews In2Foods launches new agroprocessing facility at OR … [Read more...] about SA News: A tiny beetle is killing an urban forest in South Africa and there’s no solution
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Southern Cape forest fires pose serious risk to sustainability of regional timber industry
Southern Cape forest fires pose serious risk to sustainability of regional timber industry: A total of 7 643 hectares of predominantly pine plantations belonging to private timber growers in the Southern Cape region have either been totally or partially destroyed in the fires that raged in the Outeniqua Mountains between 25 October and 16 November 2018 Photo: Forestry SA A … [Read more...] about Southern Cape forest fires pose serious risk to sustainability of regional timber industry
World Wetlands Day | Protecting our world’s water factories – how the forest products sector is leading the way
World Wetlands Day | Protecting our world’s water factories – how the forest products sector is leading the way: The forestry and forest products industry has made significant strides in wetland management and biodiversity conservation. Photo: Credit: Mondi FACTS Wetlands are the most threatened of all South African ecosystems. Despite only making up 2.4% of the country’s … [Read more...] about World Wetlands Day | Protecting our world’s water factories – how the forest products sector is leading the way
Forest Canary (Crithagra scotops)
Forest Canary (Crithagra scotops) Image by berniedup Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town, Western Cape, SOUTH AFRICA This Western Cape South Africa image was automatically curated and published with WP Robot plugin - CLICK HERE to learn more about WP Robot for Wordpress - a massive time and money saver. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel. … [Read more...] about Forest Canary (Crithagra scotops)
Homage to the forest tree: Architect Francis Kéré pays tribute to his African roots | The Conversation
Homage to the forest tree: Architect Francis Kéré pays tribute to his African roots: Serpentine Pavilion 2017, Designed by Francis Kéré, Design Render, Exterior. ©Kéré ArchitectureThe announcement of Diébédo Francis Kéré as the designer of this year’s Serpentine Pavilion has been hailed as a timely recognition for the work of this architect. Kéré is one of a few African … [Read more...] about Homage to the forest tree: Architect Francis Kéré pays tribute to his African roots | The Conversation
