CSOs Demand Overhaul of Cross River Forestry Law Amid Deforestation Concerns

Environmental advocates in Cross River, Nigeria, are calling for an overhaul of the state's forestry law, warning that weak sanctions and outdated provisions are accelerating deforestation and jeopardizing the region's rainforest and green economic potential.

26 Feb, 14:57 — 26 Feb, 14:57

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CSOs demand overhaul of Cross River forestry law

Environmental advocates warn that weak sanctions and obsolete legal provisions are fuelling rapid deforestation in Cross River, threatening both Nigeria’s richest rainforest and billions in untapped green economic opportunities The post CSOs demand overhaul of Cross River forestry law appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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CSOs Demand Overhaul of Cross River Forestry Law Amid Deforestation Concerns

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