In Photos: Nigeria Deforestation

As loggers cut trees in Omo Forest Reserve in Nigeria, the conservationists say the outer region of Omo Forest Reserve, where logging is allowed, is already heavily deforested. The trees are becoming scarce and the loggers are heading deep into the 550-square-kilometre conservation area, which is also under threat from uncontrolled cocoa farming and poaching.

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Updated on: 30 August 2023 8:20 am

Nigeria Deforestation Logging

As loggers cut trees in Omo Forest Reserve in Nigeria, the conservationists say the outer region of Omo Forest Reserve, where logging is allowed, is already heavily deforested. The trees are becoming scarce and the loggers are heading deep into the 550-square-kilometre conservation area, which is also under threat from uncontrolled cocoa farming and poaching.