According to the United Nations, less than 10% of Nigeria is forested today. Deforestation is widespread and over the past decade, one key driver of this has been the illegal rosewood trade. This trade is reported to be the most lucrative form of wildlife crime.
In this episode of ‘Go Wild’ – ARISE and WildAid’s partnership production series on wildlife and conservation – Environmental Correspondent Laila Johnson-Salami investigates the loss of rosewood in Nigeria and the extent to which the trade is still ongoing.
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