Forestry Act 2025 (Fiji)

The Forestry Act 2025 supports the planned management and conservation of Fiji's forests, as well as the development of Fiji's forest industry in a manner aligned with national policy and respects traditional landowner rights. It also mandates the preservation of ecological integrity through sustainable forest management and compliance with environmental laws and international best practices. The law is governed by the principles of inclusive participation, transparent accountability, legal certainty, sustainable management, effective governance, and equitable benefit sharing. The landmark legislation was passed by the Parliament of Fiji on 1 December 2025.