Our Environment
Our Environment
Zampalm Plantation area lies in the Bangweulu plains (grassland) on the Eastern side of Lake Bangweulu bordering the Bangweulu Game Management Area (GMA) also known as the Bangweulu Wetlands to the west. The Bangweulu wetland's rich and diverse ecosystem forms one of Africa's most important wetlands. This area is not just a life source for wildlife, such as endemic black lechwe and hundreds of bird species, but also for the people who live there.
Therefore, the processes of Plantation establishment, Zampalm follow the International - Environmental and Social Standard which:
The importance of protecting and conserving biodiversity and sustainably managing living natural resources which is fundamental to sustainable development.
Recognizes the importance of maintaining core ecological functions of habitats, including forests, and the biodiversity they support.
This Standard also addresses sustainable management of primary production and harvesting of living natural resources.
Recognizes the need to consider the livelihood of project-affected parties, including Indigenous Peoples, whose access to, or use of, biodiversity or living natural resources may be affected by the establishment of the Plantation.
The potential, positive role of affected parties, including Indigenous Peoples, in biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of living natural resources is also considered.
