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Value of forests to be surveyedWednesday, October 08, 2008
The Ministry for Lands will be working closely with stakeholders and landowners to ensure that all mahogany and pine forests in the country are surveyed to determine the true value of the forests in Fiji. The Permanent Secretary for Lands, Maria Matavea says there are fourteen mahogany plantations which make up about 58,000 hectares in Fiji and most of these sit on unsurveyed native land. Some of the biggest areas identified by the Lands Ministry are in Galoa in Serua, Naboutini, and Nukurua in Tailevu. Smaller areas includes Wainunu, Bua, Sawakasa in Tailevu and Navonu in Cakaudrove. Matavea also stated that the survey would start as soon the budget for 2009 is announced as it is top priority for her Ministry, this is to be in line with the Cabinet decision on the 23rd of September this year. The Fiji Hardwood Corporation will be the lessee. Fiji Broadcasting Corporation LTD |
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