What would Tonga lose if its forests disappeared? Not just trees, but traditional medicines, cultural practices, livelihoods, biodiversity and a vital connection to the land? This question is more than just a thought exercise for Susan Tuitawake Moala. It’s the reason she comes to work every day.
As the Senior Forestry Officer with Tonga’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forests, Moala is helping shape the future of their forests and the communities that rely on them. While her daily responsibilities include planning, budgeting, reporting, managing nurseries and field activities, the real impact of her work is measured in the lives her work touches.
Original Article: Growing the future of Tonga's forests The story of Susan Tuitawake
