FORESTRY DIVISION
Services
Forest Management
- Promote awareness programs for community forestry plantations. (CFP)
- Monitor forestry harvesting operations.
- Maintain and establish community forestry plantations. (woodlot/agroforestry farming)
- Conserve and maintain remaining native forests.
- Maintain management of National Parks.
- Coordinate community support and partnership.
- Management and maintenance of nursery operations.
- Supply seedlings to interested and registered farmers.
- Provide technical advice on forestry issues.
Policy And Planning
- Compile data information on forest management and utilization
- Develop national forest policies and planning for forest operations
- Upgrade and promote application of SamFRIS
- Assess and approve forestry harvesting applications
- Register and inspect operating sawmills
- Monitor forestry harvesting operations
- Conduct public awareness and participation programs
- Coordination and monitoring of the “2 Million Tree Planting Campaign 2015 – 2020
Forestry Research and Development
- Planning and implementing research for the development of the forestry sector and conservation of forest resources
- Obtaining and disseminating research information to enhance forest management and the use of forest products
- Establishing joint research and joint forest development with other bodies within Samoa
- Planning and undertaking research to improve wetland management
- Designating wetlands for inclusion on the List of Wetlands of International Importance
- Increasing wetland awareness and appreciation
Forest Management | Upolu & Savaii|
– Promote awareness program for community forestry plantation ( CFP)
– Monitor Forestry Harvesting operations
– Maintain and establish community forestry plantations ( woodlot / agroforestry farming)
– Conserver and maintain management of National Parks
– Coordinate community support and partnership
– Management and maintenance of nursery operation
Research and Developments
– Studying a range of Samoa Tree to understand and sustainably manage Samoa forestry resources
– planning and implementing research information to enhance forest management and the use of forest products
– designating wetlands for inclusion on the List of the Wetlands if International Importance
– Increasing wetland awareness and appreciation
Human Impacts
Clearance of forest for agriculture, medicinal purposes, timber production, firewood, handicrafts
Business Development
Infrastructure
Settlement
Invasive Species
Hunting of native birds & mammals
Forest fire
Natural Disasters & Climate Change
Frequency and intensive of cyclones
Storm surges , Tsunamis
Prolonged drought periods
Flash foods
Pests and diseases
Forestry Management Plans
Management Plan for Upland Areas of Mauga o Salafai National Park 2018 – 2023
Management Plan for Upland Areas of Mauga o Salafai National Park 2018 – 2023
PLANING AND POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT
- 67% of forest conservation and production layers updated through survey and data collection
- 11 Sawnmills registered
- Thirty nine ( 39 ) out of forty four (44) Forestry Program
- More than 75% of forestry awareness and educational prgrams conducted throught out the FY 2017-18. These included community consultations, national awareness days, school tours and tree planting events.
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Forestry awareness programs
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Forest conservation and production
Forestry
