Charcoal producers in the country are advised to devise sustainable ways of harvesting trees to allow for regeneration of trees.

The Choma Charcoal Association chairperson Ephels Ndele says if sustainable ways are harnessed well, it will reduce climate change effects and promote growth of trees.

Mr. Ndele says his Association is encouraging members to use Spectory Guaranty System method which contribute to afforestation because it teaches people on how to harvest branches and not cut the whole tree down.

He said this i an interview with ZANIS in Choma, today.

“As a chairperson I am calling citizens to come on board and adapt the system introduced by Kasisi farmer training center through the participatory guarantee to mitigate climate change”, he said.

Mr. Ndele said the association has also introduced the briquette method of making charcoal from left over stems of maize and cotton which has proved to be very effective.

Meanwhile the charcoal association chairman Isaac Koonde of Makalangunzu market in Choma district want to use the current power rationing to boost their business.

 “We are happy because our business is moving well and are making a lot of sales now that charcoal is on demand”, he said.

He further added that the members are happy with the prices of charcoal now compared to what it was before the power rationing.