The forestry sector has traditionally been one of the major contributor to the national income where the main investment activity is logging and timber processing. More than 60% of export earning comes from log receipt making it the single largest national income earner. Because of wide spread logging and their impact on the environment, the national government has considered implementing measures that would result in the minimization of negative effects and reducing the rate of unsustainable tree harvesting. Investors who are interested to do logging business in this sector require to seal an agreement with local license holders. Usually a “Technology Agreement” is signed between the license holder and the investor before an operation may proceed in the concession area. Down stream processing of logs and timber products with value added production is the priority of the national government.

To know more about this sector, please contact the Commissioner of forestry.

Contacts

Ministry of Forests
PO BOX G24 Honiara

Ph:22263/24215