TSI Commends Sir Allan for Standing Firm
29/5/08
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) commends the Government and Minister of Forests, Sir Allan Kemakeza, for standing firm in their decision to increase the determined value for logs - a new government policy announced recently. In a press statement the TSI said that despite strong pressure and threats from the logging association the Government is making the right decision in increasing the determined log value from US$78 to US$85 per cubic meter as of the 1st of June 2008. TSI went on to say that no one should be “misled by the loggers’ campaign of misinformation.” TSI stated that the increase in the determined value of logs would benefit both the land owners and the Government. It ensures that the land owners get a better share of the exploited forests.
See: http://solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=1858
Tags: Environment, Solomon Islands