The directorate of wildlife in South Sudan’s Aweil State has prohibited citizens against the cutting and burning of bushes and trees, saying the move aimed at preserving the natural habitats of wildlife.

Speaking to Radio Tamazuj on Monday, John Akot Buola, the director for animal security, urged all citizens to respect animal rights saying wildlife is part of the state’s wealth.

“I want to tell our citizens that our wildlife is our revenue. It will not end if we protect them. So I urge us all that burning or cutting of bushes or tress within the forest is wrong. So that we can protect our animals, we have to clear our farms in a proper way, and not just throw cigarettes anywhere burning our animals that are in the grass,” said Akot.