Hosted by Stellenbosch University
Supporting the symposium
Recognising the organisations supporting forestry science and the 2026 symposium.
Envu is a leading global supplier of chemical solutions for forestry and other managed environments. Its forestry portfolio supports healthy plantation growth through vegetation management, technical expertise and solutions for challenges such as weed and brush control.
Sappi Southern Africa is a leading regional business delivering sustainable woodfibre-based solutions through integrated forestry, manufacturing and innovation. It produces pulp, paper, packaging and timber products while supporting responsible forest management and a circular bioeconomy.
Ellepot South Africa provides propagation systems for forestry nurseries designed to support efficient seedling production and healthy root development. The Ellepot system uses plantable paper pots and is designed to reduce plastic use, improve handling and support successful establishment after planting.
The South African Wood Preservers Association (SAWPA) is a non-profit industry association that promotes timber treatment and treated timber products. It supports industry standards, shares technical guidance and connects the wood-preservation sector with regulators and the public.
Henchem Environmental Management Solutions helps forestry operations manage vegetation through specialist products, technical support, training and application services. Guided by its purpose, ‘Guiding Nature’, Henchem brings practical expertise to a new era in forestry weed control.
NuTreebag is a root-zone nutrition system developed for forestry and other agricultural applications. Bespoke blends of controlled-release macro- and micronutrients are sealed in calibrated, biodegradable paper sachets and placed directly at the root zone. This precision approach can reduce fertilizer requirements by up to 60% compared with conventional application. Silvix Forestry will support distribution at the symposium.