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FHCL and iTLTB Sign MOU and MOA to Advance  Forest Certification and Boundary Verification

Suva, Fiji – [18th February, 2025]– Fiji Hardwood Corporation Limited (FHCL) and the iTaukei Land Trust Board (iTLTB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) at the iTLTB Main Office Boardroom in Suva this afternoon, aiming to enhance forest certification processes and verify mahogany plantation boundaries.

General Manager FHCL Mr. Semi Dranibaka (left) and iTLTB CEO Mr. Solomoni Nata (right) at the signing of the MOU and MOA between FHCL and iTLTB.
General Manager FHCL Mr. Semi Dranibaka (left) and iTLTB CEO Mr. Solomoni Nata (right) at the signing of the MOU and MOA between FHCL and iTLTB.

The MOU facilitates information-sharing between FHCL and iTLTB to support Forest Certification efforts. Meanwhile, the MOA focuses on the lease boundary demarcation and verification of mahogany plantations lease in Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. This initiative aims to create a unified map to resolve boundary disputes and short out overplanting.

Handing over of the Mahogany plantation Boundary demarcation and verification cheque of $110,000 to iTLTB to initiate the joint Taskforce work. On the left is Mr Emosi Toga iTLTB Board Director and on the right is Mr. Iowane Naiveli FHCL Board Chairman and next to him is Board Director Mr. Mitieli Bulanauca.
Handing over of the Mahogany plantation Boundary demarcation and verification cheque of $110,000 to iTLTB to initiate the joint Taskforce work. On the left is Mr Emosi Toga iTLTB Board Director and on the right is Mr. Iowane Naiveli FHCL Board Chairman and next to him is Board Director Mr. Mitieli Bulanauca.

A joint task force from both organizations will conduct the six-month boundary verification exercise, funded by a $110,000 Government grant. During the signing ceremony, the cheque was officially handed over to support this initiative.

Both agreements received approval from the legal teams and Boards of FHCL and iTLTB, marking a significant step towards securing Forest Certification and enhancing mahogany resource management in Fiji.

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