The
Governor North Bank Region has lauded the people of Jokadou and Upper Nuimi for
complementing government’s efforts in the management of forest parks to bring
about sustainable forest management.
Lamin
Queen Jammeh was speaking recently at a two-day stakeholders’ consultation
meeting on formation of Joint Forest Park Management in Kumadi and Kasaywa
Forest parks in Jokadou and Upper Nuimi, held in Kerr Jarga Jobe.
He
lauded the regional forestry office in Kerewan for its steadfastness in
bringing together beneficiary forest users to discuss and map out strategies on
proper management of forest resources and discourage fire incident and illegal
logging.
Governor
Jammeh said the signing of the Joint Forest Park Management agreement would
strengthen ties, promote information sharing and consultation of forest park
management with district authorities.
He
also said government attaches great importance to empowering communities to
take charge and manage their own resources.
Ebou
Janha, Regional Forestry Officer, thanked the executive committees of Kumadi
and Kasaywa Joint Forest Park Management for their own restoration and
regeneration of forest cover.
He
said the initiative is in line with forest policy of empowering
communities.
The
NBR Forestry Officer noted that climate change is real and called on the
executive to be proactive to adopt best practise that would mitigate climate
change.
Chief
Jimfatma Jobe of Jokadou assured of the district authorities’ support to the
protection of forest resources.
Omar
A. Barry, secretary to the executive members of committee, thanked the
department of forestry for the foresight and assured them of the committee’s
continued support.
Alpha
Khan, vice chairperson of Kerewan Area Council and who doubles as Kerr Jarga
ward councillor, called on the joint forest park management to promote
transparency and accountability of forest resources.
