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.

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, tabled the Land Bill, which relates to land reform, land allocation, and land management.