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How South Africa’s planted forests are guardians of indigenous trees
As Arbour Month unfolds during the month of September, Forestry South Africa (FSA) highlights the vital role of planted forests in protecting the country’s indigenous tree species and the importance of collaboration beyond the boundaries of commercial forestry areas.
Breaking barriers for young women: Forestry sector launches Mentor Me Initiative
She Is Forestry South Africa and Forestry South Africa (FSA) have launched the Mentor Me Initiative, a five-year programme designed to breaking down barriers that hold women back from leadership in the forestry sector.
OPINION | The deep roots of misconception about forestry, paper and print
Asked to rate the environmental friendliness of eight materials, only 24% of consumers see paper as the most environmentally friendly, whereas 56% consider wood to be among the most sustainable materials. Cue a raised eyebrow: paper is made from wood.
Join the Pulp & Paper Alliance and save on its inaugural conference in Barcelona
The Pulp & Paper Alliance (PPA) will host its inaugural conference in Barcelona from 15–17 September 2025. This event will offer a dedicated logistics and networking platform tailored specifically for the pulp and paper industry. Delegates are expected to gain strategic insights from key market players, build valuable connections across the supply chain, and access […]
Strategic engagement with the dtic and trade support for local paper producers
A visit to the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) at the end of 2024 culminated in a strategic session with the dtic’s Resources Sector Desk and a meeting with the then Acting Director-General, Malema Mabitjie Thompson. This initial engagement paved the way for a sector strategy session, held in early 2025, with […]
G20 Bioeconomy Initiative Comes to South Africa
The second meeting of the G20 Initiative on Bioeconomy (GIB) took place in Mbombela, hosted by the DSTI. PAMSA’s Jane Molony attended and gained critical insights into emerging opportunities for the pulp and paper industry. Day one comprised some fascinating discussions and presentations around Finance. A presentation by Jonathon First, Head of Africa, Climate Policy Initiative, on the […]
Global Conversations, Local Impact
The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) recently participated in a series of high-level international forest sector meetings in New York, including the UN Forum on Forests, the ICFPA CEO Roundtable, and the Advisory Committee on Sustainable Forest-based Industries. These platforms spotlighted forestry’s role in sustainable development and the circular bioeconomy.
Inaugural Youth Month webinar shines a spotlight on forestry careers for unemployed graduates
In celebration of Youth Month and ahead of National Youth Day, the Forest Sector Charter Council (FSCC) and Forestry South Africa (FSA) joined forces to host the first-ever FSCC Youth Webinar, themed “Raise Your Hand to Be Part of the Discussion”.
Final call for future chemical engineers: applications for paper industry research programme close 27 June
Final-year students and recent graduates in BSc and BEng Chemical Engineering have until 27 June to apply for the 2026–2027 PAMSA Master’s in Engineering Bursary and Research Programme.
Pulp and paper industry invites chemical engineering students to contribute to green innovation
Bright ideas. Greener futures. Engineered by you. This is the call from the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) as it invites final-year students and recent graduates in the field of BSc and BEng Chemical Engineering to apply for its 2026-2027 Master’s in Engineering Bursary and Research Programme.
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How South Africa’s planted forests are guardians of indigenous trees
As Arbour Month unfolds during the month of September, Forestry South Africa (FSA) highlights the vital role of planted forests in protecting the country’s indigenous tree species and the importance of collaboration beyond the boundaries of commercial forestry areas.
Breaking barriers for young women: Forestry sector launches Mentor Me Initiative
She Is Forestry South Africa and Forestry South Africa (FSA) have launched the Mentor Me Initiative, a five-year programme designed to breaking down barriers that hold women back from leadership in the forestry sector.
OPINION | The deep roots of misconception about forestry, paper and print
Asked to rate the environmental friendliness of eight materials, only 24% of consumers see paper as the most environmentally friendly, whereas 56% consider wood to be among the most sustainable materials. Cue a raised eyebrow: paper is made from wood.
Join the Pulp & Paper Alliance and save on its inaugural conference in Barcelona
The Pulp & Paper Alliance (PPA) will host its inaugural conference in Barcelona from 15–17 September 2025. This event will offer a dedicated logistics and networking platform tailored specifically for the pulp and paper industry. Delegates are expected to gain strategic insights from key market players, build valuable connections across the supply chain, and access […]
Strategic engagement with the dtic and trade support for local paper producers
A visit to the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) at the end of 2024 culminated in a strategic session with the dtic’s Resources Sector Desk and a meeting with the then Acting Director-General, Malema Mabitjie Thompson. This initial engagement paved the way for a sector strategy session, held in early 2025, with […]
G20 Bioeconomy Initiative Comes to South Africa
The second meeting of the G20 Initiative on Bioeconomy (GIB) took place in Mbombela, hosted by the DSTI. PAMSA’s Jane Molony attended and gained critical insights into emerging opportunities for the pulp and paper industry. Day one comprised some fascinating discussions and presentations around Finance. A presentation by Jonathon First, Head of Africa, Climate Policy Initiative, on the […]
Global Conversations, Local Impact
The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) recently participated in a series of high-level international forest sector meetings in New York, including the UN Forum on Forests, the ICFPA CEO Roundtable, and the Advisory Committee on Sustainable Forest-based Industries. These platforms spotlighted forestry’s role in sustainable development and the circular bioeconomy.
Inaugural Youth Month webinar shines a spotlight on forestry careers for unemployed graduates
In celebration of Youth Month and ahead of National Youth Day, the Forest Sector Charter Council (FSCC) and Forestry South Africa (FSA) joined forces to host the first-ever FSCC Youth Webinar, themed “Raise Your Hand to Be Part of the Discussion”.
Final call for future chemical engineers: applications for paper industry research programme close 27 June
Final-year students and recent graduates in BSc and BEng Chemical Engineering have until 27 June to apply for the 2026–2027 PAMSA Master’s in Engineering Bursary and Research Programme.
Pulp and paper industry invites chemical engineering students to contribute to green innovation
Bright ideas. Greener futures. Engineered by you. This is the call from the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) as it invites final-year students and recent graduates in the field of BSc and BEng Chemical Engineering to apply for its 2026-2027 Master’s in Engineering Bursary and Research Programme.