{"id":2028,"date":"2026-02-04T15:18:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T03:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fijihardwood.org\/?p=2028"},"modified":"2026-02-04T15:19:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T03:19:43","slug":"galoa-station-leads-the-way-in-empowering-women-landowners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fijihardwood.org\/?p=2028","title":{"rendered":"Galoa Station Leads the Way in Empowering Women Landowners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/fijihardwood.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Galoa_06.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fijihardwood.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Galoa_06.jpg 960w, https:\/\/fijihardwood.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Galoa_06-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fijihardwood.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Galoa_06-768x522.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the forefront of this initiative is FHCL\u2019s 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\u2019s commitment to inclusive participation and shared responsibility in sustainable forestry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Galoa Station Manager, Mr Satagi Nakuboulevu, said involving women from five villages under the Serua LOU was one of the best decisions made last year. He noted that the women successfully planted approximately 91,000 mahogany seedlings, contributing significantly to the station\u2019s planting programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis initiative forms part of FHCL\u2019s broader effort to promote sustainability while safeguarding resources for future generations,\u201d Mr Nakuboulevu said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"949\" src=\"https:\/\/fijihardwood.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Galoa_07.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fijihardwood.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Galoa_07.jpg 960w, https:\/\/fijihardwood.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Galoa_07-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fijihardwood.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Galoa_07-768x759.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cProviding opportunities like this to the women of the Serua Landowners Unit allows our landowners to be actively involved in our growth as a corporation. The quality of their work speaks for itself. Their commitment and care were exceptional, and it was clear they took pride in what they did.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr Nakuboulevu added that this would not be a one-off engagement, emphasizing that women landowners will continue to be involved in station operations whenever opportunities arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/fijihardwood.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Galoa_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fijihardwood.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Galoa_01.jpg 960w, https:\/\/fijihardwood.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Galoa_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fijihardwood.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Galoa_01-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through initiatives such as this, FHCL reinforces its commitment to inclusive development, strong landowner partnerships, and sustainable forestry practices across its operations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>At the forefront of this initiative is FHCL\u2019s Galoa Station, which took a progressive step by employing women from the Serua Landowners Unit to plant and manage mahogany seedlings. 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