On the shores of northwestern and central Nigeria are thick forests rich in biodiversity and other natural wonders. These nature reservoirs have now been abandoned by those in power, leaving those living in these areas with little resources.
What happens when the government abandons a country’s forest reserves? Who is responsible for safeguarding the forests? What actions are stakeholders taking as armed terrorist organizations take control of the reserves?
This investigation underscores the many nuances of abandoned forest reserves and the human and environmental costs of such abandonment.
