Illegal Logging and Forest Resources Exploitation Now A Serious Issue

Continuous unauthorised logging and exploitation of forest resources in most parts of the country, especially in areas with huge biodiversity reserve, is raising fresh concerns among conservationists.

The conservationists say the increasing pressure on the forests in these places may lead to deforestation and erosion of the soil of its nutrient, disrupt water cycle and also cause flooding, drought and biodiversity loss.

Citing the ongoing illegal logging in Taraba State as an example, Ibrahim Inahoro, Technical Adviser, Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) in a statement obtained by BusinessDay, observes that the continuous exploitation of forest resources in the state will certainly impact on the state’s environment and, if unchecked, could lead to loss of revenue to government and

the people of the state in general.