A review of the forest revenue system and taxation of the fprestry sector in Fiji

Summary

This report presents an analysis of the economics of forest harvesting and processing in Fiji. The analysis has been used to examine the level of economic rent from roundwood production and to comment on the forest revenue system in the country. The results and analysis presented here are based on information collected during a two-week mission to Fiji (from 14-24 October 2003), along with additional information collected from FAO databases and other international sources.