The project aims to promote an expanded sandalwood resource that will improve the long-term rural socioeconomic development in Fiji through the promotion of efficient plantations and sustainable management of sandalwood.
Promote a substantial expansion and quality improvement of sandalwood resources through development and demonstration of efficient plantation and sustainable management of sandalwood.
Enhance silviculture technologies and experiences with sandalwood and extend knowledge in the Pacific region through information sharing and capacity building programs.
Establishment of a 0.35 ha nursery with a capacity for 20,000 high-quality sandalwood seedlings.
Establishment of 65 ha of efficient sandalwood plantation and sustainable management demonstration.
A demonstration of sandalwood plantation using different hosts over a 5 ha area, considering sandalwood’s semi-parasitic nature.
Conduct training courses for project stakeholders to enhance their understanding and capabilities in managing sandalwood plantations.
Development and dissemination of best practice guidelines on the planting and management of sandalwood for landowners.
