In brief: Taking back Papua New Guinea’s forestry sector and other business stories

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Forestry Minister unveils plans to ‘take back the forestry sector’, Minister for Fisheries says funding is needed for the Pacific Maritime Industrial Zone and the Chamber of Mines and Petroleum questions gold refinery and mint project in Papua New Guinea. The business news you need today.

Forestry in Papua New Guinea: a sector profile

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An overview of the forestry sector in Papua New Guinea including markets, plantations, legislations and sustainability.

Cloudy Bay wins full Forestry Stewardship Council certification

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Cloudy Bay Sustainable Forestry Ltd has achieved another milestone in its drive for sustainable development with the certification by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) for responsible forestry management.

No more illegal timber: European Union

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From this month, the European Union (EU) won’t be accepting illegally produced wood products. What impact will its decision have on PNG’s forestry sector?