About us » What we do
Marketing
- Develop and source new and maintain existing round wood timber markets for Members
- Supply quality round wood timber to national and international markets
- Negotiate the best round wood timber prices on behalf of Members
Silviculture
- Advise on the best species to plant, dictated by site and market requirements
- Encourage Members to follow the best silviculture practices
- Tree Improvement - improve the quality of genetic material available for Members to plant out
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Mapping
- NCT uses the latest technology to produce and update Members’ farm maps
- Geo-referenced digital colour images and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are used to produce accurate maps that meet the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standards
- A high quality map plotting service is also available to Members
Harvesting
- Advise on the use and appointment of harvesting contractors
- Advise on best harvesting methods
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Logistics
- Arrange transport of round wood timber from farm to purchaser
- Negotiate the best road and rail contracts on behalf of Members
- Stockpile round wood timber at strategically located depots
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Tree Farming
- Manage plantations on behalf of landowners through NCT Tree Farming (Pty) Limited - a wholly owned subsidiary of NCT
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Conservation
- Encourage the conservation of South Africa’s natural resources and indigenous fauna & flora particularly where timber may impact negatively on endangered species
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