What has to change for forests to be saved: an example from Nigeria Plus akindele adeniyi
International Journal of Development Research
What has to change for forests to be saved: an example from Nigeria Plus akindele adeniyi
Received 21st April, 2018 Received in revised form 19th May, 2018 Accepted 26th June, 2018 Published online 30th July, 2018
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The role of forest resources in rural livelihood and income generation in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized. The ecological, social, economic and environmental roles of the forest could not be dispensed with. The rate of increase in Nigeria population is very high. As a result, there is also increase in the demand for forest resources and land for agricultural purposes. This has led to the wanton removal of the forest ecosystem. This paper considered forest reservation efforts in Nigeria. It also looked at the rate of deforestation and its implication on man and animals, the environmental and biodiversity conservation. The various causes of indiscriminate forest removal were examined and recommendations were highlighted on how to preserve this essential and versatile natural endowment in perpetuity.
