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Rampant Illegal Charcoal Production Ravages Hwange Forests

Charcoal production is decimating Hwange’s mopane forests as villagers turn to the illicit trade for livelihoods. With deforestation accelerating and law enforcement struggling to keep up, can these precious woodlands be saved?

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