Sustainable Forest Management

Forestry Office

Driving sustainable management, conservation, and development of Madang Province's forest resources

Our Services Forestry Functions Contact Forestry

Forest Conservation

Sustainable Forest Development

Balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship through sustainable forest management and community engagement

Focus: Conservation & Development | Goal: Environmental Stewardship

Forestry Reports

About Forestry Office

Office Overview

The Forestry Office, under the Provincial Industries, Investments & Economic Development framework, drives sustainable management, conservation, and development of Madang Province's forest resources. It formulates and updates sector policies and regulatory frameworks in line with the National Forestry Act, oversees licensing and concession processes, and enforces compliance through monitoring and site inspections. The office champions community forestry and reforestation initiatives, promotes value addition in timber processing, and engages landowners, local governments, and industry partners to balance economic growth with environmental stewardship and social benefits.

Sustainable Management

Development of forest management plans, inventories, and reforestation programs

Conservation Initiatives

Environmental safeguards, compliance monitoring, and conservation programs

Community Engagement

Support for community forestry, landowner engagement, and benefit-sharing

Core Forestry Functions

Comprehensive forest resource management supporting sustainable development and conservation

Value Addition & Markets

Promotion of local timber processing, market access support, and sawmill investment facilitation

Value Addition

Research & Data Services

Forest resource assessments, growth studies, GIS mapping, and statistical bulletins

Research

Capacity Building

Training for district forestry officers, industry best-practice seminars, and extension services

Training

Forestry Services

Comprehensive services supporting sustainable forest management and conservation across Madang Province

Sector Policy & Regulatory Frameworks

Formulation and periodic review of forestry policies, regulations, and guidelines.

Policies Core Service
Licensing & Permit Administration

Oversight of timber harvesting permits, concession agreements, and community forestry licenses.

Licensing Core Service
Sustainable Forest Management

Development of management plans; forest inventories; harvest monitoring; reforestation programs.

Management Ongoing
Compliance Monitoring & Enforcement

Site inspections; operational audits; enforcement of environmental and legal standards.

Compliance Enforcement
Community Forestry & Landowner Engagement

Support for community forestry schemes; benefit-sharing frameworks; capacity building for landowner groups.

Community Engagement
Value Addition & Market Development

Promotion of local timber processing; market access support; facilitation of sawmill investments.

Value Addition Development
Research, Data & GIS Services

Forest resource assessments; growth and yield studies; GIS mapping; statistical bulletins.

Research Data Services
Environmental & Social Safeguards

Implementation of EIA protocols; social impact monitoring; grievance-redress mechanisms.

Safeguards Environmental
Stakeholder Capacity Building

Training workshops for district forestry officers; industry best-practice seminars; extension services.

Capacity Training

Sustainable Forest Stewardship

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Forestry Service Focus Areas

Specialized services supporting sustainable forest management and community development

Sustainable Forest Management

Our sustainable forest management services focus on developing comprehensive management plans, conducting forest inventories, monitoring harvest activities, and implementing reforestation programs. We ensure all forestry operations comply with the National Forestry Act and promote long-term forest health and productivity.

  • Forest management plans
  • Resource inventories
  • Harvest monitoring
  • Reforestation programs
Community & Industry Development

Our community and industry development services support community forestry schemes, facilitate benefit-sharing frameworks, and promote value addition in timber processing. We engage landowners, build local capacity, and develop markets to ensure forestry benefits reach local communities while maintaining environmental sustainability.

  • Community forestry support
  • Benefit-sharing frameworks
  • Timber processing promotion
  • Market development

Contact Forestry Office

Forestry Office

Office Address

Sir Angmai Bilas Complex
Under the Provincial Industries Investments and Economic Development
Madang Provincial Administration Headquarters

Postal Address

PO Box 2139, MADANG 511
Madang Province, Papua New Guinea

Phone

+675 __________________________

Email

forestry.office@madang.gov.pg

Website

https://madang.org.pg/forestry

Facebook

facebook.com/MadangForestryOffice

Sustainable Forest Stewardship

Our office drives sustainable management, conservation, and development of Madang Province's forest resources through policy development, licensing oversight, community engagement, and environmental protection. We balance economic growth with environmental stewardship to ensure long-term forest health and community benefits.