Deforestation on increase in Kavango

RUNDU – The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has expressed concern over the illegal harvesting of timber in the Kavango Region.

Forestry Regional Officer Jonas Mwiikingi told Nampa yesterday that illegal timber harvests were still taking place in some parts of the region. The official alleged that some Namibians and South Africans were smuggling the timber to neighbouring Angola.He said people intending to harvest timber should approach his office for authorisation.Mwiikingi commended traditional authorities and the Namibian Police for assisting his office in apprehending culprits.- NampaThe official alleged that some Namibians and South Africans were smuggling the timber to neighbouring Angola.He said people intending to harvest timber should approach his office for authorisation.Mwiikingi commended traditional authorities and the Namibian Police for assisting his office in apprehending culprits.- Nampa