Sappi Wood Quality Study

Sappi Wood Quality Study

In late July of 2019 Camcore’s Andy Whittier traveled to South Africa to assist in the assessment of wood quality traits in both an eight year old pine hybrid and six year old eucalyptus trial located outside the Ngwodana Mill.  This trip is just one  of many international visits undertaken by Camcore to assess  wood quality traits of novel pine hybrids and lesser planted eucalyptus species located  on our members lands.

Working closely with Sappi Research Officer Lebogang Mphahele and her two teams we were able to successfully sample 540 pine trees and 180 eucalyptus trees in just over one week!  Many thanks are extended to Lebo and her team for such a well organized  and enjoyable trip.