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ICYMI: Residents of Tshidzini village near Thohoyandou in Limpopo are concerned over the illegal harvesting and smuggling of Breonadia salicina trees, which are also known as Mingerhout or the Matumi tree.

FILE PHOTO: An aerial view shows a deforested plot of the Amazon rainforest in Rondonia State, Brazil September 28, 2021. Picture taken September 28, 2021. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File PhotoFILE PHOTO: An aerial view shows a deforested plot of the Amazon rainforest in Rondonia State, Brazil September 28, 2021. Picture taken September 28, 2021. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo

The protected trees – often referred to as the woodworker’s friend because of their hard and heavy wood, are widely used in the manufacturing of fine furniture and vehicle dashboards. Tshidzini community representative, Robert Magara, says they are working with the relevant authorities to protect the trees.

 

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