Severe Deforestation in Africa: Causes, Effects, and Where It’s Taking Place
Nigeria currently faces the highest deforestation rate in Africa. In the last five years, it has lost over half of its primary forests. Logging, subsistence agriculture, and fuelwood collection drive this loss. This destruction leads to a significant decline, impacting nearly 90% of West Africa’s rainforests. The effects of severe deforestation in Africa are profound. … Read more