Ministry of Forestry, Fiji

🌿 𝙒𝙀 𝙃𝘼𝙑𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙑𝙀𝘿! | 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙋𝙖𝙜𝙚 🌿

The Ministry of Forestry is pleased to announce that we now have a NEW Official page!

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Vinaka vakalevu for your continued support as we work together towards sustainable forest management and a greener Fiji 🌳🇫🇯

#𝙁𝙞𝙟𝙞𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙨 🌳| 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙂𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙬𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙩 𝙉𝙖𝙫𝙪𝙨𝙤 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢

Participants gained valuable hands-on experience through a week-long Agarwood Inoculation training held at Navuso School.

The training equipped participants with practical knowledge that will directly enhance their livelihoods and create meaningful, long-term impacts within their communities.

At the conclusion of the programme last week Friday (06.02 2026), participants were awarded certificates in recognition of their commitment and successful completion of the training.

🌱📜 Building skills, strengthening livelihoods, and empowering communities through sustainable forestry.

𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆!!! 📢

🔊 Apply now and join the Ministry of Forestry, Fiji

Please find more details on existing vacancies below or follow the link provided.

🔗Link: https://www.forestry.gov.fj/career.php

#𝙁𝙞𝙟𝙞𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙨 🌳 | 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙛𝙛 𝙐𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙐𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝘾𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨-𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝

The staff members of the Ministry of Forestry in the Northern Division received an important reminder today from the Acting Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Fisheries and Forests, Mr. Saimone Tauvoli. He emphasized the significance of maintaining honesty and integrity in all aspects of their work, urging them to uphold these values consistently, whether during official duties or in their personal conduct.

During his visit to Labasa, where he toured the Fisheries and Forestry offices in the division, Mr. Tauvoli expressed appreciation for the dedication and efforts of the staff. He acknowledged the vital role they play in managing and conserving the country's forestry resources and thanked them for their contributions.

However, he also took this opportunity to encourage the staff to step outside their usual routines and comfort zones. He suggested that gaining experience in other divisions within the forestry sector would help foster a deeper understanding of the sector as a whole. By working across different areas, staff members could develop a more comprehensive perspective and enhance their skills, ultimately strengthening the sector’s collective efforts.

Furthermore, Mr. Tauvoli assured the staff of his support and openness. He made it clear that he is always available to listen to their concerns, grievances, or suggestions. This gesture underscores his commitment to fostering a supportive and transparent work environment where staff feel valued and heard. Overall, his visit aimed to motivate the team, promote integrity, and encourage collaborative growth within the forestry sector.

#𝙁𝙞𝙟𝙞𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙨 🌳 | 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙎 𝙏𝙖𝙪𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙞 𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙁𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨

The Acting Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Fisheries and Forests, Mr. Saimone Tauvoli, conducted an official visit to the offices of the Fisheries and Forestry departments in the Northern Division today. This visit aimed to assess ongoing operations, engage with staff, and identify areas for improvement within these critical sectors.

He was accompanied by several senior officials, including the Deputy Conservator of Forests for Operations and Services, Mr. Apisai Rinamalo; Principal Economic Planning Officer, Mrs. Alumeci Rokobiau; and Principal Fisheries Officer for the North, Mr. Tekata Toaisi during the meeting at the Forestry office. Their collective presence underscored the importance of this visit and the ministry’s commitment to strengthening fisheries and forestry management in the region.

During the visit, Acting Principal Forestry Officer for the North, Mr. Uraia Racule, delivered a detailed update on forestry operations within the Northern Division. He outlined current activities, challenges, and achievements, while also seeking guidance and support from Mr. Tauvoli to enhance operational effectiveness. The discussion emphasized the need to improve compliance with regulations, streamline service delivery, and bolster overall operational capacity to meet the region’s forestry management objectives.

Key topics of discussion included operational logistics, staffing levels, transportation infrastructure, staff accommodations, extension services, and the Rural Development Fund (RDF) programs. They also reviewed licensing processes, production activities, sawmill operations, timber treatment facilities, and community development initiatives, highlighting the interconnectedness of these components in sustainable forest management.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Mr. Tauvoli took a tour of the Vatunibale Government quarters, where forestry officers are stationed. Mr. Racule had raised concerns about the state of the quarters, noting that the aging infrastructure and deferred maintenance have compromised living conditions. The visit underscored the need for urgent renovation and infrastructural improvements to ensure that staff accommodations meet acceptable standards and support effective service delivery.

#𝙁𝙞𝙟𝙞𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙨 🌳| 𝙁𝙞𝙟𝙞 𝘼𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙬𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝙁𝘼𝙂𝘼) 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙨 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝘼𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙬𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩 𝙉𝙖𝙫𝙪𝙨𝙤 𝘼𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙩𝙚 (𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙄) 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮

NATI, this week, will become the hub of Fiji’s growing agarwood industry as the Fiji Agarwood Growers Association leads the organization of the country’s first dedicated agarwood inoculation training for growers from across the nation, with strong support from the Ministry of Forestry.

The week-long program will run from 2nd to 6th February 2026 at NATI and brings together 55 agarwood growers from the Central, Eastern and Western Divisions, Bua Province in the Northern Division and participants travelling from outer islands including Gau. The impressive turnout reflects the rising interest in agarwood as a high-value forestry crop and the eagerness of farmers to gain the technical knowledge needed to access international markets.

The training was officially opened by the Acting Permanent Secretary for Fisheries and Forestry, Mr. Saimone Tauvoli, who acknowledged FAGA’s leadership in bringing growers together and assured participants of the Government’s continued support to the association and the development of the agarwood industry in Fiji.

The event was commemorated with a ceremonial agarwood tree planting by the chief guest, symbolizing the promising future of the industry in the country. FAGA engaged two agarwood experts from the Philippines, Mr. Danilo Virtudazo and Mr. Rico Peligro, to facilitate the training, bringing valuable international expertise directly to Fijian farmers with logistical and technical support from the Ministry of Forestry.

Many agarwood trees in Fiji are now approaching 15 years of age but have not been inoculated. Without proper inoculation, these trees are unable to produce the valuable resin required to create Oud which is the highly prized fragrant product demanded by overseas buyers. Inoculation is the process that stimulates resin formation within the tree, directly determining its market value.

Addressing this gap is essential if Fiji is to position itself as a credible supplier of agarwood products to international markets. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Forestry continues to advance research and development activities related to agarwood. Current initiatives include DNA analysis to determine the exact species of agarwood planted in Fiji, mapping and stocktaking of existing agarwood resources, and building national capacity in modern inoculation techniques.

This training marks an important milestone in Fiji’s journey toward establishing a structured, knowledge-based agarwood industry. With FAGA taking the lead in organizing growers and knowledge-sharing, and with continued government support, Fiji is taking significant steps toward unlocking the full commercial potential of agarwood for export markets.

#𝙁𝙞𝙟𝙞𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙨 🌳| 𝘼𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚‼️

The Government of Fiji, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry, the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection, and the Ministry of Fisheries and Forestry, invites you to REGISTER and participate in the 2026 National Women in Agriculture Symposium.

Whether you're a farmer, fisher, forester, processor, artisan, or entrepreneur in agriculture, fisheries, forestry, or traditional crafts – this event is made for YOU.

Complete the online registration form at: https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/0tf3EjUS

Registration closes on 14 February, 2026

#𝙁𝙞𝙟𝙞𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙨 🌳 | 𝙍𝙀𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙎𝙃𝙀𝙍 𝙏𝙍𝘼𝙄𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙇𝙊𝙂𝙂𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙎𝙐𝙋𝙀𝙍𝙑𝙄𝙎𝙊𝙍𝙎

The refresher training for logging supervisors reaffirmed the critical role of monitoring and evaluation in ensuring full compliance with the Forest Harvesting Code of Practice. Effective supervision of harvesting operations is essential to reducing forest degradation, protecting vital ecosystem services, and maintaining forest carbon stocks, thereby contributing to climate change mitigation and Fiji’s international climate commitments.

The training reinforced alignment with Fiji’s National Development Plan by promoting sustainable timber production, minimizing environmental and disaster risks, and supporting long-term livelihoods for forest-dependent communities.

Logging supervisors were reminded of their frontline responsibility in enforcing approved harvest plans, protecting buffer zones, ensuring safe and environmentally sound operations, and maintaining occupational health and safety standards.

Strengthened monitoring and timely corrective actions will enhance transparency, accountability, and sustainability in the forestry sector, ensuring that Fiji’s forest resources are responsibly managed for present and future generations.

🌳 | 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗷𝗶’𝘀 2026 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺

The Ministry of Fisheries and Forestry (MoFF) today collaborated with their counterparts from the Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry (MoAWSI) to launch the 2026 National Women in Agriculture Symposium in Fiji, set for March 8–11, 2026.

The symposium aims to empower women involved in farming, aquaculture, and forestry, aligning with the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026. Its goal is to enhance women’s participation in food systems, economic development, and sustainable agriculture.

The MoFF team was headed by Permanent Secretary for Fisheries and Forests, Mr. Saimone Tauvoli, along with Ministry of Fisheries Senior Economic Planning Officers Mr. Freddy Mohea and Mr. Tevita Vodivodi, Deputy Conservator of Forests, Operations & Services Mr. Apisai Rinamalo, and Ms. Olivia Vakaloloma, Principal Economic Planning Officer for the Ministry of Forestry.

During the launch, Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry, Hon. Tomasi Tunabuna, highlighted key milestones leading up to the symposium, including:
✅ The opening of Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the Women in Primary Industry Awards, available online and in hard copy.
✅ The release of registration forms for participants interested in attending workshops, panels, exhibitions, and field visits.
✅ The launch of a national awareness campaign that features success stories of Fijian women who have turned small-scale operations into sustainable, profitable businesses through innovation, climate-smart practices, and market access.

Over four days, the symposium will include high-level policy discussions, practical technical workshops, investment and market connection opportunities, agribusiness pitching sessions, exhibitions, visits to women-led enterprises, and will conclude with the inaugural Women in Primary Industry Awards Gala Night, honoring outstanding achievements by women in the primary industries.

The launch took place at the MoAWSI headquarters in Raiwaqa, gathering senior government officials, women representatives, development partners, and prominent stakeholders from the agriculture, fisheries, forestry, sugar, and artisan sectors.