Forest codes of practice. Contributing to environmentally sound forest operations. (FAO Forestry Paper - 133) (1996): Fiji national code of logging practice: Introduction of logging code

Forest codes of practice. Contributing to environmentally sound forest operations. (FAO Forestry Paper - 133) (1996)

Fiji national code of logging practice

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		Abstract
		Introduction
		Preparatory work for the compilation of the code
		Scope, content and structure of code
		Logging planning
		Operational requirements
		Environmental requirements
		Equipment and safety
		Training and supervision
		Introduction of logging code
		Conclusions
		Author’s contact information

Introduction of logging code

Immediately after issuing the code the Forestry Department launched a campaign for the information of the logging industry and its own staff. The principal target group were timber production officers who required training in logging planning and inspection according to the requirements of the code. Another key group were supervisors and managers of logging companies. A video on the National Code of Logging Practice turned out to be an excellent introduction into such courses and was also successfully used for the information of the general public. A sticker of the code’s logo was widely disseminated and could be found in the remotest villages.

Most of this training was provided through the logging school which undertook also a major effort to carry out the certification of operators of powered equipment. Skills testing was done for all workers who had been trained previously. Newly recruited workers were tested and issued with certificates of competence at the conclusion of training courses.

Figure 2. The logo of the logging code, showing exotic and indigenous trees, chainsaw and skidder, was widely disseminated in the Fiji Islands.