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Forest Authority of Papua New Guinea (FAPNG)

 

The Forest Authority of Papua New Guinea (FAPNG) is a government agency responsible for regulating the management and utilization of the country’s forest resources. The FAPNG was established in 1992, following the adoption of the Forest Act 1992.

The FAPNG plays a number of key roles in the forestry sector, including:

  1. Administering the Forest Act 1992 and other relevant legislation
  2. Issuing logging licenses and permits
  3. Monitoring and enforcing compliance with logging regulations
  4. Carrying out environmental assessments and monitoring the environmental impacts of logging activities
  5. Promoting the development of the forestry sector and attracting investment
  6. Providing technical advice and assistance to the government and industry stakeholders
  7. Collaborating with other agencies and organizations to support the sustainable development of the forestry sector in Papua New Guinea.

The FAPNG works to ensure that the forestry sector in Papua New Guinea is managed in a sustainable and responsible manner, for the benefit of the people of Papua New Guinea.

 

 

Important facts about the Forest Authority of Papua New Guinea (FAPNG):

  1. The Forest Authority of Papua New Guinea (FAPNG) is a government agency responsible for regulating the management and utilization of the country’s forest resources.
  2. The FAPNG was established in 1992, following the adoption of the Forest Act 1992.
  3. The FAPNG is headquartered in Port Moresby, the capital city of Papua New Guinea.
  4. The FAPNG plays a number of key roles in the forestry sector, including issuing logging licenses and permits, monitoring and enforcing compliance with logging regulations, carrying out environmental assessments, and promoting the development of the sector.
  5. The FAPNG works to ensure that the forestry sector in Papua New Guinea is managed in a sustainable and responsible manner, for the benefit of the people of Papua New Guinea.
  6. The FAPNG collaborates with other government agencies and industry stakeholders to support the sustainable development of the forestry sector.
  7. The forestry sector is an important contributor to the economy of Papua New Guinea, and the FAPNG plays a key role in regulating and promoting the growth of the sector.

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