Commercial timber species Hardwood A number of Eucalyptus (gum) pure species hybrids are grown and the choice of species is determined by site and climatic conditions and market requirements. Eucalyptus is a versatile, short fibre hardwood that is successfully processed in South Africa and in several countries overseas for kraft and other types of pulp. It is also used in the mining sector, though its primary use is in pulpwood production. Eucalyptus timber is exported in woodchip form. Acacia mearnsii (black wattle) falls within the hardwood definition and is grown for both its bark and timber. Wattle timber is used for the manufacture of pulp. Other important outlets are the production of charcoal and firewood. Wattle is exported in woodchip form. In additon, wattle bark is used to derive extracts used in the leather tanning and adhesive industries. An independent regulatory body, to ensure the sustainability of the bark industry, controls the sale of wattle bark. Wattle, originally grown essentially for its bark extracts, is now rapidly becoming internationally recognised for its excellent pulping characteristics. Softwood The two most commonly grown pine species are P. patula and P. elliotti. Pinus patula and P.elliotti were the most planted pine specie. Growers are expanding to include P.patula x P.tecunumanii and P.elliotti x P.caribaea hybrids due to disease tolerance and site adaptability respectively. 4 Linking our members to markets Pinus Acacia Eucalpytus
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