Ban on Timber Logging and Transportation Fails to Slowdown Construction

Posted on August 21, 2020

Ban was imposed due to alleged financial irregularities in the sale of timber and in inviting tenders Ban was also imposed to ensure transparency in the expenditure of the community forest funds; and curb rapid tree felling that was taking place in the first months of 2020. Despite the ban, the construction of houses and development activities have continued All legal supply channels have been shut off but construction has not stopped. This indicates a boom in illegal timber trade, especially in the urban areas.