Fiji is endowed with extensive forest resources that provide important environmental, social and economic benefits to its people. The wise use of these resources is essential if their multiple values are to be maintained for the benefit of future generations. Forest harvesting can generate many economic and social benefits. However, poor practices can lead to serious environmental degradation and adverse impacts on regional communities. Fiji National Forest Policy Statement seeks to achieve a thriving forest industry that operates in cooperation with landowners to achieve the sustainable management and utilisation of their forests. This Code is an important part of Fiji national approach to sustainable forest management. It provides practical guidance to forestry officers, landowners, contractors and the forest industry on how forest harvesting should be conducted so as to achieve best practice and minimise any adverse impacts. It highlights that harvesting operations must be well planned and supervised and that our forest workers and land owners must have the right skills and knowledge to achieve good practice. The Code applies to all forest harvesting operations within Fiji. However, the Code by itself will not bring about changes in forest management. It will be the people who are using the Code that will shape the forests for future generations.

Type of Case
Printed publication (book, sourcebook, journal article…)

Publisher
Ministry of Fisheries & Forests

Region
Asia Pacific

Biome
Tropical

Forest Type
All forest types (natural and planted)

Primary Designated Function
Production