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Namibia: French company faces backlash over ancient Chinese tree plantation project at Otavi – News

Namibia: French company faces backlash over ancient Chinese tree plantation project at Otavi – News

Africa Links 24 with Eliaser Ndeyanale
Published on 2024-10-06 06:00:00

A French company is facing resistance at Otavi for attempting to set up a plantation of ancient Chinese trees in an area known for maize production – but the government says it is unaware of this plan.

Although there is speculation that the project has gotten the nod from the government, there are also concerns from farmers in the area that the ambitious project could destroy biodiversity.

The project includes setting up an artificial lake measuring 400 hectares, as well as growing…

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