{"id":6733,"date":"2026-05-06T22:33:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T22:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mnre.gov.ws\/?p=6733"},"modified":"2026-05-13T00:30:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T00:30:51","slug":"%f0%9d%90%82%f0%9d%90%8e%f0%9d%90%8c%f0%9d%90%8c%f0%9d%90%94%f0%9d%90%8d%f0%9d%90%88%f0%9d%90%93%f0%9d%90%98-%f0%9d%90%82%f0%9d%90%8e%f0%9d%90%8d%f0%9d%90%92%f0%9d%90%94%f0%9d%90%8b%f0%9d%90%93","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mnre.gov.ws\/?p=6733","title":{"rendered":"\ud835\udc02\ud835\udc0e\ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc14\ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc13\ud835\udc18 \ud835\udc02\ud835\udc0e\ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc12\ud835\udc14\ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc13\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc13\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc0e\ud835\udc0d \ud835\udc05\ud835\udc0e\ud835\udc11 \ud835\udc13\ud835\udc07\ud835\udc04 \ud835\udc13\ud835\udc07\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc04 \ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc0e\ud835\udc0d \ud835\udc13\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc04 \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc13\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc06 \ud835\udc02\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc06\ud835\udc0d \ud835\udfd0\ud835\udfce\ud835\udfd0\ud835\udfd0-\ud835\udfd0\ud835\udfce\ud835\udfd0\ud835\udfd6"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf33\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t6b\/1\/16\/1f333.png\" \/><\/span><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf33\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t6b\/1\/16\/1f333.png\" \/><\/span>The Campaign successfully completed its consultation on Tuesday, 5 May 2026 for the District of Aana Alofi 2, held at the Ekalesia Katoliko Hall, Fasitoo-Uta. A strong turnout of registered farmers and community members of the district which made it possible for the Ministry to deliver the key messages of the consultation.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf33\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t6b\/1\/16\/1f333.png\" \/><\/span><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf33\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t6b\/1\/16\/1f333.png\" \/><\/span>The session, facilitated by the Forestry Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), emphasized the need to restore Samoa\u2019s forests while promoting active participation from communities to the national reforestation program.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf33\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t6b\/1\/16\/1f333.png\" \/><\/span><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf33\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t6b\/1\/16\/1f333.png\" \/><\/span>The Participants were guided through:<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\u2705\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" \/><\/span>The objectives and framework of the 3 Million Tree Planting Campaign<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\u2705\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" \/><\/span>Opportunities available under the Community Forestry Program<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\u2705\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" 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referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t6b\/1\/16\/1f333.png\" \/><\/span>The consultation also provided a valuable platform for farmers to express their interest and commitment to tree planting initiatives, while applications for the Farmer\u2019s Grant were shared and discussed.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf33\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t6b\/1\/16\/1f333.png\" \/><\/span><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r 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src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t6b\/1\/16\/1f333.png\" \/><\/span><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf33\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t6b\/1\/16\/1f333.png\" \/><\/span>Further information on the tree planting grants can be obtained from the Forestry Division housed under the Ministry.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo?fbid=1274210354900321&#038;set=pcb.1274214354899921\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo?fbid=1274210354900321&amp;set=pcb.1274214354899921<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div 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