Ministry of Forestry and Research (Solomon Islands)

Ministry of Forestry and Research
Agency overview
JurisdictionGovernment of Solomon Islands
HeadquartersHoniara, Solomon Islands[1]
Minister responsible
Agency executive
  • Richardson Raomae[3], Permanent Secretary of Forestry and Research
Websitehttps://solomons.gov.sb/ministry-of-forestry-research/


The Ministry of Forestry and Research (MFR) is one of the government ministries in the Solomon Islands Government. The ministry has primary responsibility for delivering government services promoting sustainable forest management.[4]

MFR is also responsible for monitoring logging operations, conducting environmental research and implementing conservation programs in the Solomon Islands.[4][5]

Organisation

MFR consists of the following six divisions:[4]

  • Corporate Services
  • Forest Development and Reforestation
  • Forest Resource Management and Technical Service
  • Forest Industries
  • National Herbarium and Botanical Garden
  • Timber Utilization Division

References

  1. ^ Solomon Islands, YellowPageSB (2025). "Ministry of Forestry and Research". YellowPageSB Solomon Islands. Retrieved 19 January 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ Broadcasting Corporation, Solomon Islands (4 May 2024). "New Ministers Sworn In". Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 21 January 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ Star News, Solomon (14 February 2024). "Former forestry PS to contest 2024 NGE". Solomon Star News. Retrieved 21 January 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ a b c Islands Government, Solomon (2025). "Ministry of Forestry and Research". Solomon Islands Government. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  5. ^ Islands Government, Solomon (24 March 2025). "Forestry PS: Forest and food are crucial". Solomon Islands Government. Retrieved 19 January 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)