Forest officer calls for 40 percent forests royalties’ implementation

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An officer in the department of Forestry in Yei River County is appealing to the authorities to implement a 40-percent levy on forest products to ensure effective management of the sector in the county.
 
Kennedy Alfred Swaka said Central Equatoria State Ministry of Forestry and Agriculture passed resolution 240/2013 on forestry’s royalties to ensure sustainability and coordination of forests management.
 
The officer made the call while speaking to the media at his office on Thursday.