Tag:Illegal logging

Conservation

Concern over unhindered exploitation of fauna and flora in Pandam National Park

Pandam Wildlife Park is located North of Benue River and South of Plateau State along Lafia-Shendam Road in Qua’an pan Local Government Area of...

Michael Simire - July 20, 2023

Land Degradation

Cross River community demands N500m compensation for illegal logging

The People of Ekuri Community in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State are demanding the sum of N500 million compensation from Ezemac...

Michael Simire - April 16, 2023

TV Reports

Video: Boki women on leading edge to end illegal logging

In the Cross River State Rainforest, an average of 250 tons of timber is harvested daily; in 10 days, 2,500 tons are lost and...

Michael Simire - December 16, 2022

Conservation

Edo confiscates 2,375 logs from illegal loggers

The Edo State Government has confiscated 2,375 logs of wood at the Gelegele Seaport as part of efforts to rid the state of illegal loggers. Permanent...

Michael Simire - February 13, 2022

Land Degradation

Edo sensitises residents against illegal logging, bush burning

The Edo State Government on Thursday, November 25, 2021 took to some major streets in the Benin City and communities hosting the state’s forest...

Michael Simire - November 25, 2021

Land Degradation

Illegal logging: North-West stakeholders call for review of forestry laws

Some stakeholders in the North-West zone of Nigeria have called for review and strict enforcement of forestry laws to curb unabated plundering of forests...

Michael Simire - November 23, 2021

Land Degradation

Obsolete forestry laws, others trigger illegal logging in North-East Nigeria

Some Nigerian stakeholders in the North-East have identified obsolete environmental and forestry laws as a trigger for the continuous plundering of forests for firewood...

Michael Simire - November 21, 2021

Conservation

Foresters decry illegal tree felling at Ogun reserve

The Forestry Association of Nigeria on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 expressed concern over activities of illegal tree fellers and loggers at the Omo Forest...

Michael Simire - September 29, 2021

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