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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87725, member: 27"]
Weak penalties in The Gambia's current forestry law are getting a rewrite after months of crackdowns still failed to slow illegal logging.

Forest Act 2018 amendment in the works
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[*]Minister Rohey John Manjang confirmed that a draft amendment exists.
[*]It has been sent to the Ministry of Justice for review.
[*]Current sanctions are seen as too soft to deter offenders.
[*]Manjang addressed the National Assembly on the issue.
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Enforcement has been aggressive lately
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[*]Forestry officials seized 27 vehicles hauling illegal timber.
[*]Over 30 charcoal-production sites got dismantled in 10 months.
[*]A special enforcement unit includes military and police personnel.
[*]Offenders faced prosecution through the courts.
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Logging permits still exist under the rules
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[*]Manjang clarified that there is no total ban on tree felling.
[*]Permits go through strict review and can be revoked.
[*]Forest resources are framed as community-essential assets.
[*]Charcoal use is legal, but production must follow regulations.
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Big reforestation and energy goals announced
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[*]A nationwide push targets planting 30 million trees.
[*]Communities and private partners are part of that campaign.
[*]Cleaner energy alternatives are being actively promoted.
[*]Collaboration on a National Transhumance Policy is pledged.
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