BCC warns residents against cultivation in unauthorised places

The Bulawayo City Council has advised residents to desit from cultivating in unauthorised places.

NOTICE: CITY OF BULAWAYO

WARNING: CULTIVATION IN UNAUTHORISED PLACES IS PROHIBITED
The public is advised to desist from cultivating in unauthorized places. In terms of the Bulawayo (Protection of Lands and Natural Resources) By-Laws Section 13(1), NO PERSON SHALL CULTIVATE;
* Within thirty metres of the verge of any spring vleis, sponge, marsh, swamp or reed bed; or
* Within thirty metres of the high flood level of any body of artificially conserved water; or
* Within ten metres along road verges.

White stone beacons have been placed to demarcate the above areas. Cultivators who exceed stone beacons risk having their crops destroyed. In terms of Section 10(4) of the By-Laws, no compensation shall be paid by Council in respect of any crops destroyed.

AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT AND DESIST FROM ILLEGAL CULTIVATION
For further information, the public may contact Council officials on Telephone Numbers 09-210376 or 09-75011 Extension 2243.

M NYONI
TOWN CLERK