Title:
260125006936: Existing charcoal production operation of Huaneng Investment (Pty) Ltd on Farm Poole 335B, D2779 Road, Outjo District, Kunene Region, Namibia
Publication Year:
2026
Abstract:

Existing Charcoal Production Operation of Huaneng Investment (Pty) Ltd on Farm Poole 335B, D2779 Road, Outjo District, Kunene Region, Namibia. Nature of Activity: The existing Huaneng Charcoal Production Operation involves harvesting of fresh woods or timber of diameter-size of up to 22 mm from permitted tree species (C. mopane, A. mellifera, A. reficiens and T. prunioides) on Farm Poole 335B, since commencement or resumption of operation in April 2025. The harvested woods are transported from the field to a charcoal production site within the same farm. Other associated activities include groundwater abstraction for domestic use (accommodation facilities for workers established onsite) and minimal for industrial use as well as storage and usage of diesel from above storage tank. Location of Activity: The existing charcoal operation is on Farm Poole 335B situated along the D2779 gravel Road in Outjo District, Kunene Region, Namibia. The site is about 80 km from Outjo Scale and Scope of Activity: harvesting of timber and wood for charcoal production is done on selectively across the whole farm of about 3000 hectares only targeting specific tree species and permitted quantity in accordance with forest harvesting permit. Charcoal production plant (kilns system is design with production capacity of 200 tons per month.

Item Type:
Report
Language:
en
Last date for commenting on this EIA: Monday, 23 February 2026

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