THE KNYSNA FORESTS

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KNYSNA'S FINE FURNITURE INDUSTRY

Knysna was for many years considered the centre of South Africa's fine furniture industry and had a cabinet makers' trade school, which occupied the present day ambulance services building on Main Street. A number of furniture factories can be visited and it is also possible to visit some of the indigenous timber yards. For more information, please call Knysna Tourism on 044 382 1610.

PLANTATION FORESTRY

South Africa's plantation forests cover nearly 1.5 million hectares, or 1.2% of the country's total land mass. The Cape Province has about 84,000 ha of plantations, much of which occurs in the Southern Cape. The preferred species in this area is the softwood Pinus radiata - the Monterey pine.

TIMBER ROUTE

Meet local timber suppliers, woodworkers, cabinetmakers, log home builders and craftsmen on the Knysna Timber Route - more information and maps from Knysna Tourism on 044 382 1610.

The state-managed indigenous forests of the Garden Route offer facilities for camping, walking, hiking, horse riding, picnicking, angling, scenic drives, bird-watching, and quiet contemplation. In addition, the Forestry department offers education facilities at a youth centre at Harkerville forest.

The forests also offer some of the finest mountain hiking routes in the country.

Maps and information from Knysna Tourism -telephone 044 382 1610.

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