According to the technical survey report accessed by URN, the land title issued in 2007 mutated off some land from plot M37 that was registered on the 1962 title and surrendered it to several education agencies but included land from the neighboring Kisosonkole Mailo estate.
Speaking to URN in an interview, Atine said that he had learnt with shock that Ojambo had illegally disposed of the timber prompting him to file a formal complaint with Adjumani Resident State Attorney.
Okot-Okidi says apart from eco-tourism, the protected areas will be turned into research and learning centres, and that hopefully, these initiatives will make communities feel the forests are part of their livelihood.
