Merensky Timber
Marinus Gieselbach has extensive experience in the forestry sector, currently serving as Planning Manager and Planning and Environmental Officer at Merensky Timber since May 2017. In addition, Marinus has taken on the role of Managing Director and Chairman at Letaba FPA since August 2023. Prior to these positions, Marinus worked as Forestry Manager at Diggersrest from April 2011 to May 2017, and held the title of Management Forester at both Merensky Timber (June 2009 - March 2011) and Sappi Forests (August 2007 - May 2009). Marinus Gieselbach holds a B-Tech degree in Forestry from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Saasveld, earned between 2004 and 2006.
Merensky Timber
A forestry and sawmilling concern, Merensky Timber supplies Pine and Eucalyptus lumber to southern African and international markets. Merensky plantations comprise both Pine and Eucalyptus species, totalling ca 65 000 hectares across South Africa. Ours are the largest privately-owned plantations in South Africa being managed on a sawlog rotation. Adhering to and often exceeding local and international standards for environmentally-sustainable forestry management practices, the Merensky plantations continue to provide the highest-quality saw timber to both the local and international markets. Merensky is also a pioneer of commercially-grown sawlog rotation Eucalyptus in South Africa, with plantations extending to more than 10 000 hectares. Many decades of continuous genetic improvements have resulted in superior Eucalyptus sawlog plantations. All Merensky plantations carry the prestigious Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) accreditation, an international audit benchmark assuring consumers that Merensky lumber originates from forests managed in a sustainable and responsible manner, according to the environmental social and economic principles of the FSC®. Merensky lumber is available in bulk direct to merchants or from Distribution Centres in major centres across South Africa. Product applications for our lumber include construction, furniture and joinery, among many others.