Papua New Guinea Forest Authority's New Guinean Island Region office pledge support & further collaboration effort on carbon project in potential areas

The Papua New Guinea Forest Authority (PNGFA) was established in 1993 under the 1991 Forestry Act replacing the former Department of Forest, and unifying all Provincial Forest Divisions and the Forest Industries Council. The PNGFA has 19 provincial offices which include five regional offices, that includes New Guinea Island regional officers headed by Provincial Forestry Officer - Mr Peter Ramute.

The PNGFA mission statement is to: Promote the management and wise utilization of the forest resources of Papua New Guinea as a renewable asset for the well- being of present and future generations.