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The Mangrove Action Committee is warning people against destroying or cutting any mangrove plant without permission.According to a release from the Committee yesterday, this follows the discovery of a section of a mangrove stand which was cut down in Berbice recently.Following concerned calls from members of the public,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, a team of Mangrove Secretariat officials led by newly appointed Project Coordinator, Dr. Simpson DaSilva,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, recently visited the site which is located on the roadway to the Blairmont launch terminal on the western side of the Berbice River.Once there,Cameron Wake Dolphins Jersey, the Committee said, it was discovered that a nearby resident and shop owner, identified as Mirza Russuden,Bruce Smith Bills Jersey, had cut a swath of mangroves, measuring approximately one hundred by fifty feet,Authentic NFL Jerseys Wholesale China, opposite his residence and business operation.“Further enquiries revealed that the salt tolerant plants were removed by the resident because he wanted more “breeze”, despite being cognizant of the fact that his actions were illegal. Investigations are underway with a view towards the possible prosecution of the businessman for his actions.”The Committee warned that anyone found destroying any mangrove plant without permission from the Guyana Forestry Commission will be liable to a fine of $12,000 and 12 months imprisonment.All mangrove plants were declared a protective species since January of this year,Al Horford Celtics Swingman Jersey, after an amendment of the Forestry Act was signed into law by Agricultural Minister, Robert Persaud. |
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