The logging industry in PNG is beset with corruption and political interference with widespread illegal practices and human rights abuses across the sector.

Bogus agriculture proposals are being unlawfully used to obtain Forest Clearing Authorities as a cover for large-scale selective logging operations

There is a very high risk that almost all logging occurring in natural forest areas in Papua New Guinea is illegal

The forest industry has been designated a high risk for money laundering and there is rampant tax evasion