Forestry 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 Services
- 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;