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By 1998, Nigeria has 196,000 ha and 704 ha in protected areas outside the forest reserves. Between 1985 and 2005, three percent of Nigeria's forest reserves were plantations. [4] In 2010, Nigeria had a total plantation area of 382,000 ha. Gmelina and teak make up about 44 percent of the total trees in the plantation. [6]
Men loading squared logs in a truck in Nigeria Human causes of forest depletion: Felled trees. The Food and Agriculture Organization outlines criteria for sustainable forest management, such as maintaining forest resources, biodiversity, health, and productive, protective, and socio-economic functions. These benchmarks are presently not met ...
By promoting responsible and sustainable forest practices, which includes but not limited to, responsible harvesting practices, reforestation initiatives, Nigeria can protect its valuable forest resources, preserve biodiversity, and mitigate the adverse impacts of fuel wood utilization. [84] [85]
The forest is a natural system that can supply different products and services. Forests supply water, mitigate climate change, provide habitats for wildlife including many pollinators which are essential for sustainable food production, provide timber and fuelwood, serve as a source of non-wood forest products including food and medicine, and contribute to rural livelihoods.
It is found in abundance in the lowland forest zones of Africa including Nigeria. [26] African Walnut (Lovoa trichilioides): This hardwood is prized for its use in furniture making and cabinetry and is also available in Nigerian lowland forests. [27] The Non-timber forest products from Nigerian lowland forests include:
The Akure Forest Reserve is situated in the Ondo State, Nigeria, a region in Akure South Local Government Area. It falls within longitudes 5o9′ and 5o11′ east of the Greenwich Meridian and latitudes 7o16′ and 7o18′ north of the equator. [7]
Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN) is the Nigerian Government agency that is responsible for forestry research. It is headquartered in Jericho, Ibadan. FRIN was established as the Federal Department of Forestry Research in 1954. [1] The status was changed to an institute in 1977. [2]
The Okeluse Forest Reserve is situated in Okeluse, an agrarian community in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, South West, Nigeria, West Africa. It covers 144 square kilometres (56 sq mi). [1] It is a major forest reserve in Nigeria [2] The estimate terrain elevation above sea level is 68 metres (223 ft). [3]