Govt to Cancel Illegal Land Titles in Forests
By Lucky Phiri
Green Economy and Environment Minister MIKE MPOSHA says all land titles obtained in protected areas like forests will be cancelled.
And Mr. MPOSHA says the ministry has started taking stock of several encroachments taking place in forests and plantations across the country.
He has stated that all structures which have encroached on the remaining portion of Forest 27 will be demolished.
Addressing the media in Lusaka today, Mr. MPOSHA said that structures already at an advanced stage of construction will be forfeited to the state.
He added that the government will not allow anyone to develop any structure in protected areas such as forests.
Mr. MPOSHA also called on local authorities to work closely with the Ministry of Land to ensure that no land titles are issued in these areas.
He explained that the rampant destruction of forest areas is a contributing factor to climate change, which is affecting the country.
