27 INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT 2022 The higher demand for wood chips resulted in increased volumes of Eucalyptus and Acacia pulp log delivery from NCT-owned plantations in comparison with the previous financial year. Supplementing members’ supply from NCT-owned farms assisted the completion of orders at certain periods, notably late in the 2020/21 Acacia season and also with the 2021 E. smithii supply into Durban Wood Chips. NCT Tree Farming maintained FSC-certification on all NCT-owned farms and also obtained PEFC certification for NCT-owned and managed farms. NCT farms total planted area 18 947ha – by genus breakdown and destination Acacia 38% Durban Wood Chips Richards Bay Wood Chips Other E. smithii 19% Durban Wood Chips Richards Bay Wood Chips Mixed Eucalyptus 41% Richards Bay Wood Chips Local pulp (corporates) Other Pinus 2% TREE FARMING
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