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Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest drops in August
By Bisola Adeyemo
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest fell for the second consecutive month in August,…
30% of global tree species at risk of extinction, study reveals
By Bisola Adeyemo
Landmark report published by Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) on Wednesday…
Nigeria Launches Plan on Mitigating Deforestation
To protect Nigeria’s forest endowment through strategic planning for climate change mitigation nationwide, the…
EU accused of sacrificing forests
The European Commission has been accused of “sacrificing forests” after it published proposals that would allow…
Plateau Govt reactivates environmental laws on illegal tree felling
The Plateau Government said it had reactivated its environmental laws to protect the environment especially from…
Ekiti Govt distributes 70,000 seedlings to control deforestation
By Bisola Adeyemo
The state Commissioner for Environment in Ekiti State, Iyabo Fakunle-Okieimen, has called on…
Arrest culprits of unlawful logging activities at Milliken Hill, says Enugu…
By Nneka NwogwugwuEnugu State Government has directed relevant government agencies, including the Nigeria Police…
Nigeria loses up to 400,000 hectares of forest yearly – NCF DG
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) says the country loses up to 400,000 hectares of forest annually to…
Timber Exploitation Forest uncovered in Cross River
By Nneka Nwogwugwu
A forest in Cross River state, where timber exploitation activities are held have been…
LG Chairman issues 3-week ultimatum for loggers to vacate Cross River…
By Abdulrahman AbdullahiLoggers in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State have been issued a three weeks…
