Fuelwood Ownership

In order to control the rampant cutting of trees for charcoal production across Zambia it is necessary to record the ownership of the land where the charcoal has been made. This ownership can be proven by a simple land deed, known as traditionally held lands, a community-run forest, or on government land with a permit. Communities should start to plan to create community forests because the time will come when you must show ownership of the fuelwood you have harvested, that all taxes and fees are paid, and that you have replaced the harvested trees with young saplings to create sustainability. In the future, all fuelwoods will also need a barcoded tag attached to be able to be transported or sold.