By Abbas Nazil
NatureNews Africa is proud to welcome Dr. Salami Kaseem Dele, a highly accomplished forest ecologist and conservationist, as its newest columnist.
With an illustrious career spanning several years in academia and field research, Dr. Salami brings profound expertise and a passionate voice to ongoing conversations around forest conservation, ecological restoration, and sustainable natural resource management in Nigeria and beyond.
Currently serving as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management at the Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Dr. Salami has made remarkable contributions to forest science and policy.
His scholarly achievements are vast, with over one hundred articles and peer-reviewed articles published in reputable and high-impact journals.
Beyond academia, he is actively involved in the editorial and review boards of various renowned journal houses, including the globally recognized Elsevier, where his sharp scientific insight continues to support the integrity and advancement of environmental scholarship.
Dr. Salami’s commitment to professional development and collaboration is evident in his active membership in several esteemed bodies.
These include the Forestry Association of Nigeria, the Nigeria Conservation Foundation, and the Nigeria Institute of Management (as an Associate Member).
He also holds memberships with NECON and the Forest and Forest Products Society of Nigeria (FFPSN).
Further demonstrating his leadership and dedication, he is a fellow of the Center for Agricultural Research and Extension Services (CARES), and currently heads the Forest Ecology and Conservation Unit at the Center for Arid Zone Ecology (CAZE).
Specializing in Forest Ecology and Conservation, Dr. Salami’s academic interests extend into Forest Biology, Silviculture, and Forest Soils.
His multidisciplinary research portfolio includes ethno-forestry, general agricultural science, and wildlife management, highlighting his integrated approach to ecological challenges.
His latest work focuses on the ecological restoration of degraded landscapes, with a special emphasis on improving populations of indigenous tree species such as Adansonia digitata (baobab), Balanites aegyptiaca (desert date), and Tamarindus indica (tamarind) in Nigeria’s arid zones.
With this new role at NatureNews Africa, Dr. Salami is expected to enrich public discourse with science-driven insights on reforestation, biodiversity conservation, and the sustainable use of forest resources.
His columns will draw from deep academic knowledge and field experience, offering readers compelling and solution-oriented narratives on pressing environmental issues.
NatureNews Africa is confident that his contributions will not only inform but also inspire action toward a more ecologically balanced future.
