NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION DEPT FORESTRY GAME & WILDLIFE DIVISION

About the Department

FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT

(1) The Natural Resources Conservation Department of the District Assembly is for the sustainable development of the forestry and wildlife resources and protected areas, in the District by combining functions of the Departments of Forestry and Wildlife.
(2) The Department shall
(a) assist the Assembly in the formulation of policies for the conservation of natural resources in the district within the framework of national policy on natural resources, conservation and report on the implementation of the policies and programmes to the District Assembly;
(b) facilitate the creation of awareness on the benefits of forests and wildlife conservation;
{c) encourage investment in commercial timber plantation and the preservation of wildlife;
{d) assist and facilitate the establishment and maintenance of tree nurseries and forest plantations for sale to the public;