CNN reports here: According to the World Resources Institute, Nigeria is home to 4,715 different types of plant species, and over 550 species of breeding birds and mammals, making it one of the most ecologically vibrant places of the planet. But Africa’s most populous country also has an appalling deforestation record — one [...]
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From CNN – Suzanne Pelletier reports on deforestation issues in the Amazon Rainforest region. Earth’s Frontiers travels deep into the Yasuni Biosphere Reserve in the equatorial western Amazon to research endangered species. var addthis_pub = ‘haui’; Illegal logging is a major driver of deforestation in some countries, BBC News reports here: The European Parliament has voted to ban imports of illegal timber. var addthis_pub = ‘haui’; |
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