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31 Dec 2024

Nigeria Grapples with Tree Cover Loss and Single Fire Incident in Borno
Nigeria Grapples with Tree Cover Loss and Single Fire Incident in Borno

Nigeria has witnessed a significant shift in its environmental landscape, with a marked decrease in tree cover over the years. The country's total area spans over 90 million hectares, with tree cover extending to approximately 10 million hectares. However, the net change in tree cover has been negative, with a 6.07% decrease, reflecting a loss of over 2.30 million hectares and a gain of just about 927,801 hectares.

Shifting agriculture has been the predominant driver of tree cover loss, responsible for a substantial portion of the decrease. Urbanization also contributes to the loss, albeit to a lesser extent. The impact of these changes is evident in the environment, as the total CO2 equivalent gross emissions from tree cover loss have reached staggering figures.

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In the latest incident, Nigeria recorded a single fire alert in the Borno region as of December 31, 2024. This incident underscores the ongoing environmental challenges the country faces. The cumulative effects of tree cover loss and such incidents pose a threat to the country's biodiversity, climate, and local communities.

The trends over the years have shown a consistent pattern of environmental degradation, which calls for a broader discussion on sustainable land management and conservation efforts to mitigate the adverse effects on Nigeria's natural resources.

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