PETITION TO BAN ILLEGAL NETTING ON THE LOWER ZAMBEZI RIVER.

TO: The Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife/ Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority ( Zimparks ) and the Ministry of Tourism

The Petition of the undersigned declares that :
Illegal netting on the Lower Zambezi River is rapidly depleting indigenous fish stocks, including the iconic tiger fish, bream, chessa, nkupe and other species.
This destructive practice decimates the aquatic ecosystem and directly threatens the livelihoods of local communities reliant on sustainable tourism and artisanal angling.

Therefore, your petitioners request that the authorities :

1. Increase antipoaching patrols and strictly enforce existing fishing regulations along the river.
2. Impose harsher penalties and confiscate equipment from individuals engaging in illegal netting.
3. Establish designated conservation zones to allow fish breeding grounds to recover.

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