Fiji Hardwood Corporation Limited (FHCL) has reached a major milestone with the commissioning of a new fleet of heavy machinery and the launch of key corporate documents that will guide the company’s future direction.

Speaking at the official event on May 14 2026, Chairman Mr. Iowane Naiveli described the occasion as a significant step forward for both FHCL and Fiji’s mahogany industry, noting that it is the first time in the company’s history that brand- new logging machinery has been procured to directly undertake harvesting operations.

Fiji Hardwood Corporation Limited (FHCL) acknowledges the historic reversion of land known as Native Grant 2 (NG 2) to Mataqali Nadala, marking a significant milestone for the landowners of Nadala Village in the Tikina of Savatu, Province of Ba.

The return of the land after more than a century reflects the commitment of Government and key stakeholders, including the iTaukei Land Trust Board, to uphold and restore customary land ownership.

Suva, Fiji – Fiji Hardwood Corporation Limited (FHCL) has delivered its first-ever dividend payment to the Government of Fiji for the 2021 financial year, marking a significant return to the State as shareholder.

Minister for Public Enterprises, the Honourable Charan Jeath Singh, welcomed the $500,000 payment and described it as a historic milestone for the state-owned enterprise sector.

The Fiji Hardwood Corporation Limited (FHCL) Inventory and Survey team is
strengthening its field operations following specialised training provided by the US-based forestry technology company, Forest Source from 9-13th of February 2026.

The week-long programme centred on the FJD Trion S2 scanner, a cutting-edge
LiDAR device engineered for precise and efficient data capture in challenging environments, including forestry applications.

The Fiji Hardwood Corporation Limited continues to lead the way in meaningful landowner engagement, with a strong focus on involving female landowners in its forestry operations.

At the forefront of this initiative is FHCL’s Galoa Station, which took a progressive step by employing women from the Serua Landowners Unit to plant and manage mahogany seedlings. This move reflects the corporation’s commitment to inclusive participation and shared responsibility in sustainable forestry.

Fiji Hardwood Corporation Limited’s Nadarivatu Station marked a significant milestone on 9 December 2025 with its first-ever ministerial visit since the station’s establishment in Colo North.

The Honourable Assistant Minister for the Ministry of Enterprise, Mr. Sachida Nand, accompanied by the Ministry’s Acting Permanent Secretary, Ms. Laisa Bolalevu, was warmly welcomed with a traditional ceremony performed by FHCL staff and the landowning communities.