The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, General Bheki Cele and MEC for Rural Development and Agrarian Reform, Mlibo Qoboshiyane will engage forestry communities in the OR Tambo District Municipality on Tuesday, 8 December 2015.
The Deputy Minister and the MEC will raise awareness on agro-forestry as it offers potential for greater food security in the country. Issues affecting small holder foresters and the biofuel industry will also form part of the imbizo. The biofuel industry also has potential as a key source of employment. The province has potential for large – scale forestry development based on water availability, climatic and physical conditions. DAFF took an initiative of ensuring that forestry is managed sustainable to achieve the national objectives of job creation and economic development.
Details of the Imbizo:
Date: 8 December 2015
Time: 10:00
Venue: Mabeleni Dam (Elangeni Forestry Plantation), OR Tambo District Municipality, Eastern Cape province.
The programme of the day will also include visits to One tree, One child and Small Sawmill Plant projects.
To RSVP for accreditation, please contact Piwe Mbiko on 072 937 2337 or Samuel Kgatla on 082 738 5237
For further information, contact:
Nonkululeko Mbatha
Deputy Minister’s Spokesperson
Cell: 083 645 6252
E-mail: NonkululekoM@daff.gov.za
