ILLEGAL FENCING THREATENS COMMUNITY FORESTS

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Even though it is illegal, individuals are still continuing to erect fences within the boundaries of community forests, especially in the Kavango West Regions.

The Chief Forester for Kavango East and West, Jonas Mwiikinghi, described the illegal fencing as a serious concern.

NAMIBIA FOCUSES ON SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

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Namibia's approach to resource management at independence has been to rebuild its overexploited and depleted resources to the maximum sustainable level, especially its marine.

Kavango Regions fish stocks declining rapidly

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Fish stocks in the two Kavango regions have been dropping in recent years. 

This has not only affected livelihoods but has also increased incidences of human-wildlife conflict.