Forestry act amendment addresses operational challenges

By Martha Chikoti

The Department of Forestry says the amendment of the Forestry Act is a significant step towards strengthening forest management in Malawi.

Acting Director for the department in the Ministry of Natural Resources, Teddie Kamoto said the amendment aims to address operational challenges and clarify the roles of enforcement agencies.

“The Act has been amended to address operational challenges encountered in its enforcement” he said adding; “it will address...