Fiji Mahogany Act 2003 (No. 15 of 2003). Country/Territory Fiji Document type Legislation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Fiji Sessional Legislation. Long titleAn Act to make provisions for the development of the mahogany industry in Fiji, including harvesting and processing, to allow for landowners participation in the industry and for related matters. Subject Forestry Keyword Agricultural development Institution Timber Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Entry into force notes The Act shall come into force on a date appointed by the Minister by notice in the Gazette. Abstract The Fiji Hardwood Corporation Limited shall be transformed into a privatised Company for the purposes of developing the mahogany industry in Fiji, including the harvesting and processing of mahogany forests. The Company shall actively encourage landowners to participate in the development, including harvesting, processing and marketing, of the mahogany industry in Fiji. The Fiji Mahogany Trust is established as a body corporate under section 5 for the benefit of landowners. The Trust shall have such objects as set out in the Trust Rules adopted by the Board of Trustees, after consultations with the landowners and with the approval of the Minister pursuant to section 7. The Minister may make Regulations to give effect to the provisions of this Act (sect. 8). (9 sections) Full text English References - Legislation Repealed by Mahogany Industry Development Decree 2010 (No. 16 of 2010). Legislation | Fiji | 2010 Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Timber, Timber extraction/logging, International trade, Forest species, Afforestation/reforestation, Forest management/forest conservation, Public land, Lease, Traditional rights/customary rights Source: FAO, FAOLEX