Steel ‘monster’ set to destroy hundreds of thousands of Limpopo protected trees

Steel ‘monster’ set to destroy hundreds of thousands of Limpopo protected trees

Tens of thousands of indigenous trees — including baobabs and other specially protected species — are set to be the first casualties of a massive heavy industry development plan in Limpopo. The scheme is driven by the provincial government and Chinese developers, who have touted it as ‘the most competitive energy metallurgy special zone in the world’.

Tony Carnie
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Tony Carnie
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