Forest conservation highlighted by docu-series

The ministry of environment, forestry, and tourism, in conjunction with Think Namibia and the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), has launched a documentary series titled &#039;The Forests of a Desert Land&#039;.The series of short documentary films, which premiered on 6 April, was produced and directed by Tim Huebschle, a Namibian film director and screenwriter.The films were produced in north-eastern Namibia and feature stories through the eyes of a local schoolgirl, a marathon runner and an old farmer to remind us that life in a desert land requires the shadow of a tree.Furthermore, they highlighted the importance of conserving the forests and forest ecosystems.In his speech, environment minister Pohamba Shifeta said Namibia needs to get back to the days when classrooms were filled with furniture made by Namibians, from Namibian raw materials."I want to commend the Hanns Seidel Foundation and all other stakeholders for allowing this collaborative effort to be shown in such an elaborate way. When we start to use our resources more sustainably, not only will it save a lot of money, but it will also last longer," he said.Shifeta said creating awareness of the sustainable use of resources has to be a top priority, especially for the youth of today.This collaborative effort was geared towards producing a series of short films to raise awareness of the value of forests, especially for communities living with and from forest ecosystems.The project was implemented in October and December 2021 and is set in the Kavango West and Kavango East regions.The public can be on the lookout for this series, which will stream worldwide soon.Film director Tim Huebschle said the more platforms they can share the series to, the bigger the chance of creating awareness of the sustainable use of resources.

Forest conservation highlighted by docu-series

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