Chilanga forestry revenue hits K72,120 in May

The Forestry Department in Chilanga District raised K72, 120 in revenue, during May, 2026, Chilanga District Forestry Officer, Emelda Luchele has revealed

Most of the revenue came from issuance of conveyance licences for export, which generated K48, 000 after the inspection and clearance of 80 truckloads of Guibourtia coleosperma for export to China and Vietnam. A further K720 was raised from clearance of one truckload for local conveyance.

Ms Luchele explained that the department also collected K20, 000 in penalty fee for carrying charcoal without a production and conveyance license and K2, 500 from the sale of confiscated charcoal.

In an Interview with the media, Ms Luchele said K900 was raised from production and conveyance licences for firewood.

“In timber clearance for export inspected and cleared, 80 truckloads of Guibourtia Coleosperma (Rosewood) for export translated to 1, 200 cubic meters.  A Sum of K48, 000 was raised from the issuance of conveyance licences for export to China and Vietnam. Also cleared, 1 truckload for local conveyance, 20 cubic meters, raising a total amount of K720,” she explained.

Under the Nursery Establishment and Management Programme, Ms Luchele stated that 5, 674 assorted seedlings are being raised at the nursery, with activities such as seed collection, seed sowing and root pruning ongoing.

She attributed the development to the availability of labour, which contributed to efficient operations.

Ms Luchele noted challenges that affected performance, including a reduction   in timber export by timber – exporting companies resulting in reduced revenue, limited patrol coverage and inadequate operational funding.

She pointed out that the factors directly impact implementation of planned activities, revenue generation and enforcement coverage within the district.

Ms Luchele added that the department is committed to strengthening sustainable forest management, enhancing compliance with forestry regulations, improving stakeholder collaboration, and optimising available resources to ensure effective service delivery and alignment with district, provincial, and national developmental objectives.