Why it important to register as a forest industry participant or a consultant?
The registration aspect of the Forestry Act is vital to get you started in any prescribed activity in the forest industry. It will qua1i you to obtain the necessary permits and approvals for getting your business activity underway. Any enterprise whether it be foreign or locally owned or an individual that is involved in any kind of forestry industry activity as defined in the Act and Regulations is subject to registration by the PNG Forest Authority. How does registration assist in managing the forest resources? A register of companies and individual keeps the Authority informed of how many companies are activel involved in the industry and how many consulting firms and individuals there are in the forest industry. It also assists in ensuring that companies are meeting the required standards. Any legal entity which is in breach of the Act or Regulations may have their registration cancelled by the National Forest Board. Do I need to register as a consultant? Yes, if you have a special
