Deforestation in Nigeria

The extensive and rapid clearing of forests (deforestation) within the borders of Nigeria has significant impacts on both local and global scales.Deforestation estimates in Nigeria stand at 163 Kha/year, with 12% of tree cover lost between 2001 and 2022. Quotes Forest resources in Nigeria continue to dwindle due to clearing for extensive agriculture and shifting cultivation, extensive commercial logging and fuel wood gathering. Deforestation is considered to be very critical and the main threat to the forest resource base. Deforestation in Nigeria is put at about 3.5% per annum translating to a loss of 350 000–400 000 hectares of forest land per annum. The major causes of deforestation have been traced to the bid to satisfy the demand for wood and wood products in Nigeria from domestic sources. External link