Bid to Save Lundazi Forest

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Zambia’s government partnered with traditional leaders, communities and private stakeholders to curb degradation of the Lundazi National Forest under a World Bank-backed program. The initiative will focus on restoring the forest, mitigating climate change and promoting sustainable livelihoods. Chiefs raised concerns over deforestation linked to tobacco curing and charcoal production, while officials pledged support for alternatives such as climate-smart farming and beekeeping to reduce pressure on forest resources.