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Pader introduces brick fencing to reduce tree cutting around water sources

23 July 2026, 6:48 am

District leaders inspecting one of the fenced water source in Ogeng South, Acoro Parish Pader town council.

By Geoffrey Okwong

Pader District Local Government has introduced the use of bricks for fencing water sources in a move aimed at reducing the cutting down of mature trees for construction of borehole fences.

The Senior Environmental Officer, Patricia Auma, said the district had observed that many trees were being lost as communities relied on wooden poles to fence water facilities.

She said the new initiative is intended to support environmental conservation while ensuring water sources are properly protected.

She added that the district plans to plant 33 tree seedlings around the newly established water facility once weather conditions improve, urging the Water User Committee and community members to take responsibility for protecting them.

Auma on environmental conservation 

The District Water Officer, Patrick Olanya, supported the initiative, saying communities should embrace environmentally friendly ways of protecting water sources instead of depending on wooden materials that contribute to tree destruction.

Olanya said Water User Committees have been trained to manage the facilities and called on communities to work with them to ensure water sources remain functional and protected.

Olanya on cutting of trees

He encouraged communities benefiting from the new water facilities to maintain the surroundings and avoid practices that could damage the facilities.

Auma also called on residents to improve waste management around water points by using waste bins and keeping the areas clean.

She said many people visit water sources for different activities, including washing, and proper waste disposal is necessary to maintain clean and safe water environments.

The district has also encouraged communities to maintain access routes to water sources, warning against allowing pathways to become narrow and unusable after projects are completed.

Auma said protecting water facilities requires continued cooperation between communities, Water User Committees, and local authorities to ensure the investments serve residents for many years.