He dismissed a Non-Government Organization (NGO) allegation that a quarter of logs exported from the country are illegal logs.
“In PNG we have been accused for too long about illegal logging practices in the country.”
Mr Tomuriesa said that all logs exported from legal logging permit holders were certified to international standard.
“We are so fortunate that when our logs are cut, number one you have forest officers that go out and grade the logs, and check that the log is legitimate and from a consignment (permitted logging) area.