Forestry
Management and protection of the growing stock to sustainably provide logs to the industry and to SAFCOL's internal processing mills. Through its subsidiary KLF, SAFCOL manages 15 plantations across 189,414 hectares in Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal.
Sustainable Growing Stock
Plantation Operations
SAFCOL's forestry operations are conducted through its subsidiary, Komatiland Forests (KLF), which manages one of the largest plantation portfolios in South Africa.
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15 Plantations
Strategically located across three provinces for optimal growing conditions.
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189,414 Hectares
Extensive land holdings under sustainable forest management practices.
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Mpumalanga, Limpopo & KZN
Operations across three provinces in South Africa's prime forestry regions.
15
Plantations
189K
Hectares
3
Provinces
Forestry Divisions
Seed & Seedlings
Research-driven seed selection and nursery operations producing high-quality seedlings for plantation establishment and re-establishment programmes.
Management Services
Comprehensive plantation management including silviculture, fire protection, road maintenance, and environmental compliance across all plantation areas.
Logs
South Africa's largest saw-log producer, supplying round logs to both SAFCOL's internal processing operations and external industry customers.
Biomass
Sustainable biomass recovery from forestry residues, contributing to renewable energy supply and reducing waste in plantation operations.
South Africa's Largest Saw-log Producer
SAFCOL's forestry division produces the largest volume of saw-logs in South Africa, supplying both its own processing mills and external customers across the timber industry.
Through FSC®-certified sustainable forest management, SAFCOL ensures the long-term viability of its timber resources while protecting biodiversity and supporting local communities in forestry regions.
FSC® Certified
All SAFCOL plantations are managed under Forest Stewardship Council certification, ensuring responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship.
Sustainable
FSC®-certified management across all plantations
Communities
Supporting livelihoods in rural forestry regions
Biodiversity
Protecting natural habitats and ecosystems
Water
Responsible water resource management
Explore SAFCOL Forestry
From seed to saw-log — SAFCOL's forestry operations sustain industry, communities and the environment across 189,414 hectares of responsibly managed plantations.