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NORMS AND STANDARDS FOR PROMOTING SOUND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Informed decision-making and planning prioritises research, systemic observation, knowledge generation, information management and early warning systems that increase ability to measure and predict implications of various issues on the economy, society and the environment.
ADDRESSING SPECIFIC ELEMENTS OF REDD+ IN SOUTH AFRICA, 2020
In order to compile the relevant information for the national context in South Africa in preparation for the REDD+ Strategy, this work addresses several elements identified within the REDD+ readiness study as follows: A) To fully assess the South African forest scope and definition for the development and implementation of REDD+ applying the three-tiered short, medium and long-term implementation approach. B) Explore effective and efficient institutional arrangements for the REDD+ process for South Africa on a national level. C. Assess the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation for three selected sites as outlined.
COMPONENT 1:
FULL ASSESSMENT OF SA FOREST SCOPE AND DEFINITION FOR DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF REDD+
MAY 2020 [PDF - 4.31 mb]
This report focuses on the first component which, is a crucial component for developing a national REDD+ Programme, understanding required capacity and resources, and developing national forest reference emission levels and/or forest reference levels. Identifying a forest definition, scope and scale for a national REDD+ Programme is required to understand changes in deforestation and forest degradation, and if reforestation has taken place. Furthermore, the definitions used will have a significant impact on how to estimate emission reductions and carbon sequestration as well as the ability to actually implement a national REDD+ Programme in the near, medium and long-term.
COMPONENT 2:
EXPLORATION OF EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE REDD+ PROCESS
MAY 2020 [PDF - 4.53 mb]
This document is an initial framework aimed at identifying a lead institution through engagement with DFFE and other stakeholders. A proposed early step in the process is to systematically consider which entity is best positioned to undertake and lead the development of each element listed in Table 1. The outcome of this process will provide an understanding of prominent existing institutions, required levels of coordination, management and associated capacity, and which entity may be potentially suitable to lead a national REDD+ Programme. The initial REDD+ Assessment Report described how a national programme may be positioned within national policies and departmental mandates.
COMPONENT 3:
ASSESSMENT OF THE DRIVERS OF DEFORESTATION AND FOREST DEGRADATION
MAY 2020 [PDF - 5.65 mb]
The development of full, detailed REDD+ feasibility assessments requires substantial amount of time. They require extensive mapping, protracted periods in the field and extended engagement with resident parties and regional authorities. A methodology is therefore proposed that seeks to assess the broad feasibility of each pilot area and provide a clear, step-wise pathway to further development and implementation at a national level. The first suggested step is to understand if there are clear deforestation and forest degradation trends and whether implementation would qualify as a REDD+ initiative. Thereafter, particular drivers and required response measures and their costs are explored in more detail.
STATE OF FORESTS REPORTS AND THE ABSTRACTS OF SA FORESTRY FACTS
The State of the Forests Report is prepared to meet the requirements of section 6(3) of the National Forests Act of 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998). It is a mandatory triennial report seeking to present facts and trends on forests in the country.
Forests contribute towards sustainable development and the green economy, but data is usually not available to express the full potential of forestry contribution on a wide range of areas of development including ecosystem services. The report seeks to collect data to establish the extent to which forests and trees outside the forests contribute towards the livelihoods of people and ecosystem services to uplift the living conditions of people. These informed perceptions could then provide a basis from which to set goals and make decisions, which are presented in policy and legislation, on a local, provincial, national scale and on matters pertaining to regional and international cooperation.
2018 | report 2016 to 2018 - overlaps to 2019 [PDF – 2.12 mb]
2015 | report 2013 to 2015 [PDF – 7.13 mb]
2012 | report 2010 to 2012 [PDF - 1.07 mb]
2009 | report 2007 to 2009 [PDF - 1.79 mb]
WOODLANDS AND INDIGENOUS FOREST MANAGEMENT
- Declared list of champion trees, November 2012. [PDF - 294 KB]
- Key issue paper for a policy on transfers of state owned industrial plantations, February 2005 [PDF - 134 kb]
- Do we understand the causes of bush encroachment in African savannahs' ? 24 January 2005. [PDF - 243.69 kb]
- Assessment of the livelihoods importance of forestry, forests and forest products in South Africa, September 2004. [PDF 313.8 kb]
- A collation and overview of research information on acacia erioloba (camelthorn) and identification of relevant research gaps to inform protection of the species, 31 August 2003. [PDF 260 kb]
- A collation and overview of research Information on boscia albitrunca (shepherd's tree) and identification of relevant research gaps to inform protection of the species, 18 August 2003. [PDF - 93.3 kb]
- A collation and overview of research information on combretum imberbe warwa (combretaceae) and identification of relevant research gaps to inform protection of the species, 06 August 2003. [PDF - 119 kb]
- Classification system for South African indigenous forests, April 2003. [PDF - 15.04 mb]
- Baseline study on woodlands in South Africa, 2002, February 2002. [PDF - 353.15 kb]
- Outline of woodlands types. [PDF - 20.2 kb]
SMALL SCALE FORESTRY
- Forestry transportation requirements plan, July 2017. [PDF - 21 mb]
- Eastern Cape forestry sector profile, June 2008. [PDF 710.46 kb]
- Case studies in South Africa: participatory forest management, September 2005. [PDF - 10.24 mb]
- Draft: The development of strategic environmental assessment report of afforestation in water management area 12, covering northern and eastern parts of the Eastern Cape Province, 29 August 2005. [PDF - 11.28 mb]
- The development of strategic environmental assessment (SEA) report for the zone of afforestation potential in the Eastern Cape: scoping report, 30 June 2005. [PDF - 3.45 mb]
- South African forest industry market analysis, 29 June 2005. PDF - 631.72 kb]
- Key issues paper on forestry enterprise development, January 2005. [PDF - 274.03 kb]
- Briefing 1: Trade in large or small scale saw milling in South Africa, January 2005. [PDF - 383 kb]
- Briefing 2: Manufactured timber products, January 2005. [PDF - 354 kb]
- Briefing 4: The timber pole market, January 2005. [PDF - 370 kb]
- Briefing 5: Trade in medicinal plants, January 2005. [PDF - 399 kb]
- Briefing 6: Trade in Forest ferns and foliage. Forestry sub-sector studies, January 2005. [PDF - 477 kb]
- Briefing 7: Processing and trade in indigenous fruits, January 2005. [PDF - 488 kb]
- Briefing 8: Trade in boletus mushrooms, January 2005. [PDF - 367 kb]
- Briefing 9: The honey trade. Forestry sub-sector studies, January 2005. [PDF - 357 kb]
FORESTRY REGULATION AND OVERSIGHT
STUDY OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND:
INDUSTRIAL ROUND WOOD IN SOUTH AFRICA; A SUB-SECTORAL ANALYSIS
- 2005 - 2034, January. [PDF - 900.25]
- 2004 - 2030, August. [PDF - 387.19 kb]
STATISTICS REPORT:
COMMERCIAL TIMBER RESOURCES AND PRIMARY ROUND WOOD PROCESSING IN SOUTH AFRICA
KEY ISSUE PAPERS:
MISCELLANEOUS
- National veldfire risk assessment: analysis of exposure of social, economic and environmental assets to veldfire hazards in South Africa, March 2010. [PDF - 5.59 mb]
- Appendices [PDF - 576.22 kb]
- Assessment of the Gauteng firewood market and the origin of protected tree firewood products sold, 21 September 2007. [PDF - 989.11 kb]
- Trends in the incidence of poverty in district municipalities with significant areas of forests and plantations, 30 September 2005. [PDF - 200.42 kb]
- A review of the veld fires in the Western Cape during 15 to 25 January 2000: toward improved veldfire management in South Africa. Report to the minister, 30 September 2005. [PDF - 857.49]
- Draft discussion document. Protected area system planning for indigenous forests of South Africa: policy, core issues, objectives and targets, September 2005. [PDF - 58.76 kb]
- Part I: The contribution, costs and development opportunities of the forestry, timber, pulp and paper industries in South Africa, 29 June 2005 [PDF - 1.02 mb]
- Draft key issue paper on forestry and poverty in South Africa, June 2005. [PDF - 510.55 kb]
COMMERCIAL FORESTRY
SUPPLY AND DEMAND STUDY
SOFTWOOD SAWLOG AND SAWN TIMBER IN SOUTH AFRICA
05 APRIL 2005. [PDF - 2.63 mb]
South Africa's lumber milling industry is founded upon timber from intensively managed plantations of exotic Pines and Eucalypts. Some of these plantations are amongst the most productive in the world. The country's sawlog plantations produce high quality raw material. Growing conditions are favourable and with few exceptions management is efficient. Seventy-five percent of South African plantations are FSC accredited, which is amongst the highest percentage in the world. The sawn timber is used for a variety of purposes, but the national consumption in South Africa is very low at approximately 46 m³ per 1,000 people per annum compared with 421m3 in the USA, 548 m³ in New Zealand and 136 m3 in South Korea. The area under plantation softwood sawlog regime amounts to 480,667 hectares (ha) or approximately 35.6% of the total plantation area in South Africa. The rate of growth is approximately 11.2 m3 of sawlogs/hectare/annum on 25 to 35 year rotations. However, because of overfelling in the past, and a recent surge in demand for sawn timber and therefore sawlogs, there is concern about the ability of the resource to meet the expected demands. The purpose of this study is to address and quantify the shortage.
KEY ISSUE PAPER
POLICY ON TRANSFERS OF STATE OWNED INDUSTRIAL PLANTATIONS
04 FEBRUARY 2005. [PDF - 1.33 kb]
In line with the draft "proposal for a draft policy process", the purpose of this key issue paper is to provide background and recommendations on key policy and process issues relating to the transfer of industrial plantations. Once the key recommendations have been either accepted or rejected a final, concise policy statement will be drafted.
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