As Zambia’s towns and cities continue to expand, the growing demand for land for housing and other developments is putting increasing pressure on trees and green spaces. Environmental expert Benjamin Mibenge says Zambia could reduce the loss of trees caused by urban development by changing the way cities are built, moving towards high-rise buildings that accommodate more people on less land. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Zambian Business Times (ZBT), Mibenge said the current practice of developing individual plots often involves clearing large numbers of trees, even in areas where they could have been preserved. He says people who...
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