Forest regeneration, dereservation and management in Edo State, Nigeria

Abstract

In Edo State, Nigeria, forest dereservation is increasing, regeneration is neglected and management is not able to cope with the problem due to inadequate staffing and other logistics. The review therefore
concluded that the role of the forests which cut across many areas of human endeavour seem not to be appreciated enough by the populace. Forest regeneration after harvest or deforestation is thus neglected. As a consequence the endemic forest species are faced with possible extinction. Enlightenment campaigns to educate the populace on the values of the forests and intensified efforts on national tree planting as an annual event are suggested. Furthermore, very serious commitment on the part of government to ensure adequate funding of forest regeneration, abrogation of forest dereservation, increased forest reservation and sustainable management of the forests are recommended.