Women in Tailevu and Rewa lead Mangrove conservation with new skills
A group of 60 women from coastal villages in Tailevu and Rewa have gained vital new skills that not only support their families but also contribute to environmental cons
Tag: Forestry
First barge of pine harvested from Muani Pine Scheme arrives in Lautoka
The Fiji Pine industry marked a significant milestone today as the first barge load of pine harvested from the Muani Pine Scheme in Kadavu has successfully arrived at Lau
Cabinet approves review of Fiji’s mahogany industry
Cabinet has approved the review of Fiji’s mahogany industry by an inter-Ministry Taskforce, with the inclusion of key private sector stakeholders and professionals
Tavuki and Solodamu resource owners to benefit through Ministry’s donation of seedlings
Tavuki and Solodamu Villages in Kadavu will now benefit more from their land after the Ministry of Fisheries and Forestry handed over 1,000 lime plant seedlings and 400 c
Forestry sector achieved a record-breaking export revenue of $118.5 million in 2021 – PM
The forestry sector achieved a record-breaking export revenue of $118.5 million in 2021, up $41.9 million compared to 2020. This was highlighted by Prime Minister Vore
29 cases of illegal logging recorded in Vanua Levu
29 cases of illegal logging were recorded in Vanua Levu from January 2017 to January this year. Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum revealed this in parliament today
Pine Group pays $6 million in dividends to landowners
Pine Group says despite the enormous challenges brought about by COVID-19, they have paid a total of $6 million in dividends to landowners this year which was done in 3 i
PM acknowledges Osea Naiqamu for raising the bar and empowering resource owners
Prime Minister and Minister for Forestry, Voreqe Bainimarama has acknowledged the former Minister for Forestry, Osea Naiqamu for the work he has done to raise the bar in
Police operations to curb illegal activities in the forestry sector
Police officers are carrying out operations around the country to get rid of illegal activities in the forestry sector. The Ministry of Forestry has signed a Memorandu
New nursery opens in Lautoka
The new Lololo Nursery in Lautoka will be one of the three nurseries in the country that will supply seedlings for the project catchment areas in the West and also the Go
Ten youths inducted into the US Embassy Youth Council
Ten youths who will be representing their Pacific Island countries have been selected to be a part of the US Embassy Youth Council. They are from Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru
Govt to buy seedlings from nurseries in villages
The Ministry of Forestry is urging the people of Ovalau to construct their nurseries as they will be buying seedlings from local nurseries for the governments “30 M
Low compliance of tax payments in the forestry sector
Illegal forestry activities and its subsequent contribution to the black economy in Fiji is in the spotlight as concerns continue to to be raised regarding some people lo
800 trees planted in the Province of Rewa by the Fiji Police Force recruits
250 recruits from the Fiji Police Force participating in a tree-planting initiative are expected to plant 800 trees in the Province of Rewa today. The Ministry of For